Julian vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Julian Rank #30

Arlo Rank #146

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Julian or Arlo more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Julian and Arlo mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Julian and Arlo boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.