Maddox vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Maddox Rank #215

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Arlo mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Maddox and Arlo boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.