Richard vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arlo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Arlo boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.