Arlo vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
3,892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 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

Ryan ___

  • Ryan James
  • Ryan Michael
  • Ryan Patrick
  • Ryan Thomas
  • Ryan Cole
  • Ryan Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Ryan

Connor Aidan Brendan Kaitlyn Meghan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Ryan mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Arlo and Ryan boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.

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