Xander vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Arlo mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Arlo boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.