Ellis vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Arlo mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Arlo boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.