Grayson vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Luca Carter Nathan Mark

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Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #146
Total SSA Count: 2,481
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Arlo Rank #146

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Arlo more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Arlo mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Grayson and Arlo boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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