Arlo vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Arlo Rank #146

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Ryan mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Arlo and Ryan boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.