Ian vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Ian Rank #75

Arlo Rank #146

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Ian or Arlo more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Ian and Arlo mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Arlo boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.