Arlow

Boy Name #3,310 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A cool vintage name with folk music soul

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Meaning & Origin

"barberry tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

The Story of Arlow

Arlow is a variant spelling of Arlo, which likely derives from the Old English place name meaning fortified hill. The name may also have connections to the Irish/Celtic tradition. Arlo gained literary cachet through Edmund Spenser's 16th-century poem The Faerie Queene, which referenced Arlo Hill in Ireland.

Arlo/Arlow surged in popularity in the 2010s-2020s as part of the trend toward vintage yet cool-sounding names. The name was boosted by Pixar's 2015 film The Good Dinosaur, featuring a character named Arlo.

In Irish tradition, Arlo Hill (now Galtymore) held mythological significance. The name gained American folk music associations through Arlo Guthrie, son of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie.

Fun Facts

Arlo Guthrie wrote the classic 18-minute folk song Alice's Restaurant in 1967
Arlo Hill in Ireland is mentioned in Edmund Spenser's Elizabethan epic The Faerie Queene

Arlow in Other Languages

French Arlo

German Arlo

Italian Arlo

Spanish Arlo

Japanese アーロ

Famous People Named Arlow

Arlo Guthrie

Musician

1947

American folk singer-songwriter, son of Woody Guthrie, known for Alice's Restaurant

Arlo Fictional

Other

The young Apatosaurus protagonist of Pixar's animated film The Good Dinosaur (2015)

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #3,310
Total SSA Count: 36
Cultural Origins: American English Australian
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Arlo #146

Common Nicknames

Ar Arlo

Pairs Well With

Arlow James Arlow Lee Arlow Reid Arlow Stone Arlow Blake Arlow Grey

Sibling Names

Finn Milo Jude Stella Willow Harlow

Also a Girl Name

Arlow is also used as a girl name, ranked #7824.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arlow

What does the name Arlow mean?

"barberry tree hill" (from Old English). Arlow is a variant spelling of Arlo, which likely derives from the Old English place name meaning fortified hill. The name may also have connections to the Irish/Celtic tradition. Arlo gained literary cachet through Edmund Spenser's 16th-century poem The Faerie Queene, which referenced Arlo Hill in Ireland.

What is the origin of the name Arlow?

Arlow has Old English, American, English, and Australian origins. In Old English, it means "barberry tree hill".

Is Arlow a boy or girl name?

Arlow is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3310. As a girl name, it is ranked #7824. Arlow is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Arlow?

Arlow is currently ranked #3310 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Arlow?

Common nicknames for Arlow include Ar and Arlo.

What are good middle names for Arlow?

Popular middle name pairings include Arlow James, Arlow Lee, Arlow Reid, Arlow Stone, Arlow Blake, and Arlow Grey.

What are good sibling names for Arlow?

Names that pair well with Arlow as siblings include Finn, Milo, Jude, Stella, Willow, and Harlow.

How many syllables does Arlow have?

Arlow has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Arlow a common or rare name?

Arlow is an uncommon name, ranked #3310 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Arlow

Arlow is a boy name with American, English, and Australian origins . The name means "barberry tree hill" in Old English .

Is Arlow a boy or girl name? Arlow is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,310 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,824. Arlow is more commonly used as a boy name.

Arlow is currently ranked #3,310 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Arlow has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Arlow include Ar and Arlo. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Arlow include Arlo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.