Arlo
Meaning
"fortified hill"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #146
- Total SSA Count
- 2,481
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"fortified hill"
Origin: Old English
"derived from Calvus, bald"
Origin: French from Latin
Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #146 for Arlo.
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Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.
Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin).
Arlo is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.