Arlo vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arlo Rank #146

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Arlo or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Samuel mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlo and Samuel boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.