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Mark vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
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

Mark Rank #246
Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Arlo mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Mark and Arlo boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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