Jacob vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Jacob Rank #41

Arlo Rank #146

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Jacob or Arlo more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Arlo mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Jacob and Arlo boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.