Blake vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Blake Rank #265

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Arlo mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Arlo boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.