Arlo vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Arlo Rank #146

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Nicholas mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Arlo and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.