Gideon vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Arlo mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Arlo boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.