Arlo vs Dylan

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

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Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 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

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Dylan mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Arlo and Dylan boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.

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