Back to Baby Names

Peter vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Peter' can be twisted to 'peter'"}

Similar Names

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Arlo mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Peter and Arlo boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons