Evan vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Evan Rank #143

Arlo Rank #146

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Evan or Arlo more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Evan and Arlo mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Arlo boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.