Max vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Max Rank #175

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Arlo mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Max and Arlo boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.