Rafael vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Rafael Rank #222

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Rafael or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Rafael and Arlo mean?

Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Rafael and Arlo boy or girl names?

Rafael is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.