Arlo vs Xavier

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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Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish French English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
3,337
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Xave, Zave

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlo Rank #146
Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 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

Xavier ___

  • Xavier James
  • Xavier Michael
  • Xavier Cole
  • Xavier Reid
  • Xavier Thomas
  • Xavier Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlo

Milo Isla Clover Finn Margot

If you choose Xavier

Sebastian Nathaniel Isabelle Sophia Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlo or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Arlo and Xavier mean?

Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Arlo and Xavier boy or girl names?

Arlo is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.

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