Arlo vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Arlo Rank #146

Richard Rank #232

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Arlo or Richard more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Richard mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Arlo and Richard boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.