Emerson vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Emerson Rank #270

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Arlo mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Emerson and Arlo boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.