Arlo
Arlo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːɹ.loʊ/
Meaning and origin of Arlo
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Italian.
How popular is Arlo?
Since 1880, 890 girls and 24,245 boys in the U.S. have been named Arlo (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1986 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #146 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #148 for boys, with 2,514 babies given the name.
Names similar to Arlo
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Arlo
Sister and brother names that share Arlo's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Arlo FAQ
What does the name Arlo mean?
A male given name. From Italian.
What is the origin of the name Arlo?
Arlo is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Arlo?
Since 1880, 890 girls and 24,245 boys in the U.S. have been named Arlo (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1986 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #146 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #148 for boys, with 2,514 babies given the name.
Is Arlo a boy or girl name?
Arlo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 890 girls and 24,245 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.