Nicholas vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Arlo Rank #146

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Nicholas or Arlo more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Arlo mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Arlo boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.