Jason vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jason Rank #148
Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Arlo mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Jason and Arlo boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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