Carson vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Carson Rank #124

Arlo Rank #146

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Carson or Arlo more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Carson and Arlo mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Carson and Arlo boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.