Arlo vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Paddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Patrick Rank #221

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #221 for Patrick.

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

Patrick ___

  • Patrick James
  • Patrick Michael
  • Patrick John
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Patrick Thomas
  • Patrick Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Patrick more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Patrick mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Arlo and Patrick boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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