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Luke vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Arlo Rank #146

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Arlo more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Luke and Arlo mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Luke and Arlo boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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