Arlo Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Arlo

Arlo Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: arr-low
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Arlo Name Meaning

The meaning of the name Arlo is “fortified hill” or “guardian of the property.” This is a fitting name for a baby boy, as it suggests strength and protection.

History of the Name Arlo

The name Arlo has been used as a personal name since the 19th century, but its popularity has only grown in the last decade or so. The name is believed to have originated in Europe and was likely inspired by the Latin word “Arlus,” which means “fortified hill.”

Origins of the Name Arlo

The name Arlo is derived from the Latin word “Arlus,” which means “fortified hill.” It is believed to be related to the Spanish name “Alvaro,” which is also derived from “Arlus,” and is a common given name among Spanish-speaking countries.

Popularity of the Name Arlo

The name Arlo has become increasingly popular in the last decade or so. In 2020, it was the 124th most popular name for baby boys in the United States and the 12th most popular name for baby boys in the United Kingdom. In Australia, it was the 45th most popular name for baby boys.

Final Thoughts on the Name Arlo

The name Arlo has a long history, and its meaning of “fortified hill” or “guardian of the property” is perfect for a baby boy. Over the last decade, its popularity has grown, making it an increasingly popular choice for parents all over the world.

Arlo Name Popularity

How popular is the name Arlo? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	905	7	0.0012%
1914	831	15	0.0022%
1915	661	42	0.0046%
1916	774	29	0.003%
1917	783	29	0.0029%
1918	672	51	0.0048%
1919	852	27	0.0026%
1920	686	51	0.0046%
1921	927	24	0.0021%
1922	827	33	0.003%
1923	691	52	0.0046%
1924	870	29	0.0025%
1925	841	30	0.0027%
1926	825	30	0.0027%
1927	911	25	0.0023%
1928	698	47	0.0044%
1929	691	46	0.0044%
1930	741	38	0.0036%
1931	898	21	0.0021%
1932	711	40	0.004%
1933	668	42	0.0045%
1934	708	37	0.0038%
1935	705	37	0.0038%
1936	702	35	0.0036%
1937	759	29	0.0029%
1938	700	39	0.0038%
1939	726	32	0.0031%
1940	843	23	0.0022%
1941	724	37	0.0033%
1942	912	20	0.0016%
1943	884	22	0.0017%
1944	1,204	7	0.0006%
1945	1,252	6	0.0005%
1946	—	0	0%
1947	1,019	17	0.001%
1948	1,078	14	0.0009%
1949	1,398	6	0.0004%
1950	1,035	16	0.001%
1951	1,391	6	0.0004%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	0	0%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	—	0	0%
1959	—	0	0%
1960	—	0	0%
1961	—	0	0%
1962	—	0	0%
1963	—	0	0%
1964	—	0	0%
1965	—	0	0%
1966	—	0	0%
1967	—	0	0%
1968	—	0	0%
1969	—	0	0%
1970	1,606	6	0.0004%
1971	1,469	8	0.0005%
1972	1,333	11	0.0008%
1973	1,686	5	0.0004%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	1,924	5	0.0004%
1976	1,951	5	0.0004%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	2,047	5	0.0004%
1979	—	0	0%
1980	—	0	0%
1981	2,098	5	0.0003%
1982	—	0	0%
1983	—	0	0%
1984	—	0	0%
1985	—	0	0%
1986	2,287	5	0.0003%
1987	—	0	0%
1988	—	0	0%
1989	—	0	0%
1990	—	0	0%
1991	2,478	5	0.0003%
1992	—	0	0%
1993	—	0	0%
1994	—	0	0%
1995	—	0	0%
1996	2,423	6	0.0004%
1997	—	0	0%
1998	2,469	6	0.0004%
1999	—	0	0%
2000	2,894	5	0.0003%
2001	2,098	13	0.0009%
2002	1,937	17	0.0011%
2003	2,634	6	0.0004%
2004	1,997	17	0.0011%
2005	1,774	27	0.0018%
2006	1,686	34	0.0022%
2007	1,682	37	0.0023%
2008	1,532	48	0.0031%
2009	1,128	105	0.007%
2010	1,015	135	0.0094%
2011	891	170	0.0119%
2012	804	213	0.0149%
2013	677	297	0.0209%
2014	531	477	0.0327%
2015	496	537	0.0369%
2016	347	935	0.0648%
2017	311	1,063	0.0762%
2018	275	1,246	0.0907%
2019	268	1,299	0.096%
2020	224	1,603	0.1259%
2021	190	1,962	0.1605%
2022	174	2,106	0.1596%

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Names Like Arlo

If you like Arlo, you’ll love these other names like Arlo.

What names are variants of Arlo?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Arlo.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Arlow	Barberry tree	Spanish
Arlowe	Barberry tree	Spanish
Arrlo	Barberry tree	Spanish

What names sound like Arlo?

If you like how Arlo sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Arlo.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Arel	Lion of God	Hebrew
Arlea	Hare meadow; hare meadow; the long field	English
Arley	Hare meadow	English
Arlie	Hare meadow	English
Arly	Hare meadow	English
Aurelo	Golden	Latin
Erl	Nobleman, warrior, prince	English
Erle	Nobleman, warrior, prince	English
Erly	Eagle wood	English
Irl	Nobleman, warrior, prince	English

What names are similar to Arlo?

Find a name that’s like Arlo, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Harlow	Army hill	English

Lists With Arlo

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Siblings of Arlo

Mamas with kids named Arlo also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender

Lily	Lily flower	English
Ivy	Ivy plant	English
Rowan	Of the rowan tree	Gaelic
Daisy	Daisy flower	English
Emerald	Precious gemstone	Spanish

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13 Comments

Holly Aug 24 at 11:54 am

I love the meaning, strong, fortified and protected. Between two hills, as his father and I are both strong and tall and the baby reats between us.
It also sounds soft yet strong

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Kaelynn Sep 9 at 9:07 am

Love the Woodie Guthrie reference! We’re a musical family and felt Arlo wasn’t too popular but made so much sense for us

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Anne Schwecherl Jun 4 at 3:25 pm

Our daughter and son-in-law just named their baby boy Arlo and we love it! We knew
of Arlo Guthrie but hadn’t heard the name otherwise. I like Arlo because it is strong yet soft, masculine yet gentle, easy to pronounce and easy to spell. And, as with most baby names, after a few months you can’t picture the baby with any other name. If you’re looking for something unique but not over the top, I think Arlo is a great choice. I know it’s more popular in Europe than in the states right now, but that may change as more people become aware of it.

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Kelsea Mar 21 at 9:59 am

I love how simple it is yet it fits so refectory as a baby and adult

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Bianca Jun 27 at 4:10 am

Love the name Arlo. Such a strong name

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Arlo Apr 4 at 9:20 am

We love this strong name. Classic and unique without being over-the-top. Also, our fave food truck is named Arlo’s ?

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Valarie Feb 12 at 11:38 am

Arlo is his fathers middle name. It’s a family name from his fathers side and he is the 5th generation to have the name Arlo.
I really like the name, it’s short and sweet, but also has a manly vibe to it. I just love the name overall, it’s unique and you don’t meet too many Arlos.

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Mandea Dec 12 at 2:47 am

My husband actually approached me with the name. He has heard the name of a folk singer named Arlo Guthrie and told me it has always stayed with him as a cool and unique name. The moment I heard it, I knew it was perfect for our little boy, and shortly after – we made it official.

I like that it is not a name you hear often, nor is also not a name that is so outlandish.

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mikaylea glaeser Oct 31 at 12:39 pm

I love older and somewhat obscure names. Arlo really resounded with my soul at the beginning of this pregnancy and I knew that’s what he would be!

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Megan Nov 25 at 8:38 pm

He is named after my husband’s grandfather who was an inspiration to him. I like that it’s a little different name that you don’t hear too often.

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Audrey Mae Jun 8 at 4:34 pm

We wanted a unique name, and found it to be a little more difficult to come up with something unique for a boy! My little sister discovered it and texted me in the middle of the night one night suggesting it and we loved it!

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Jannea Jun 7 at 11:13 am

Arlo gives me a vintage feeling and a unique British vibe without being too uncommon. It is both cute and strong.

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Sarah Apr 22 at 1:59 pm

For our 5th we needed another boy name in the plant theme. This is in the Spanish orgins and is a barberry tree. Our other kids names are lily, ivy, daisy and boy Rowan a tree as well. We almost chose oak but we did not feel it fit our baby and all of the other plant names were 2 syllables.

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