Nathan vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Nathan Rank #62

Arlo Rank #146

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Nathan or Arlo more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Arlo mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Nathan and Arlo boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.