Arlo vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Dani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #146 for Arlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlo ___

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

Daniel ___

  • Daniel James
  • Daniel Patrick
  • Daniel Thomas
  • Daniel Michael
  • Daniel Joseph
  • Daniel Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Daniel

Sophia Emily Nathan Rebecca Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Daniel mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlo and Daniel boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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