"barberry tree hill"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Arlow
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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.
Historical Record
Arlow first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 229 babies have been named Arlow in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arlow is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #3,310 for boy names in the US .
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
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Arlo
German
Arlo
Italian
Arlo
Spanish
Arlo
Japanese
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Popularity Over Time
#3,310
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Famous People Named Arlow
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Arlo Guthrie
Musician
1947
American folk singer-songwriter, son of Woody Guthrie, known for Alice's Restaurant
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Arlo Fictional
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The young Apatosaurus protagonist of Pixar's animated film The Good Dinosaur (2015)
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- 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
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Common Nicknames
Ar
Arlo
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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 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.
What boy names are similar to Arlow?
Are there other spellings for Arlow?
Related spellings include Arlo.
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.
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