Charles vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Charles Rank #51

Arlo Rank #146

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Charles or Arlo more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Charles and Arlo mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Charles and Arlo boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.