Ryan vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Ryan Rank #87

Arlo Rank #146

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Ryan or Arlo more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Arlo mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Arlo boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.