Robert vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Arlo Rank #146

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Robert or Arlo more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Robert and Arlo mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Robert and Arlo boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.