Samuel vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Samuel Rank #17

Arlo Rank #146

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Samuel or Arlo more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Arlo mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Samuel and Arlo boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.