Cooper vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #146
Total SSA Count: 2,481
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Arlo Rank #146

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Arlo more popular?

Cooper is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Arlo mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Cooper and Arlo boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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