Adam vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

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Arlo

Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#146
Total SSA Count
2,481
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Arlo Rank #146

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #146 for Arlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Arlo ___

  • Arlo James
  • Arlo Thomas
  • Arlo Bear
  • Arlo Fox
  • Arlo River
  • Arlo Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Arlo more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Adam and Arlo mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Adam and Arlo boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.

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