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River vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Arlo Rank #146

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #146 for Arlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Arlo more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do River and Arlo mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are River and Arlo boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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