Arlo vs Robert

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

✓ All Clear
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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 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

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Robert mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Arlo and Robert boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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