Ethan vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Ethan Rank #19

Arlo Rank #146

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Ethan or Arlo more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Arlo mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Ethan and Arlo boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.