John vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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John Rank #21

Arlo Rank #146

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is John or Arlo more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do John and Arlo mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are John and Arlo boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.