Arlo vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Arlo Rank #146

Xander Rank #216

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Arlo or Xander more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Xander mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Arlo and Xander boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.