#1462024 rank
2024peak year
19,462babies named Arlo since 1880
▲ +88%5-year trend
Arlo popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Arlo mean?
Of uncertain origin, possibly from an Old English place name or Spanish Arlo. It was revived in America by folk musician Arlo Guthrie and has surged since the 2010s.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Arlo
Same era, same vibe — if you like Arlo, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Arlos
- Arlo Guthrie, musician
Spellings & variants
Arlow
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