Colton vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Colton Rank #98

Arlo Rank #146

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Colton or Arlo more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Colton and Arlo mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Colton and Arlo boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.