Arlo

Rank 169th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Arlo was 169th most popular baby name for boys and 296th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,296 babies were named Arlo in the United States. The gender distribution for "Arlo" is 96% male and 4% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,464 babies in the United States were named Arlo. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Arlo is around 7 to 11 years old.

The name "Arlo" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Arlo is .

Arlo Meaning & Origin

The name Arlo is of old English origin and it means "fortified hill", evoking a sense of strength and stability.

The name Arlo is described as adventurous, imaginative and spirited.

Pronunciation

Arlo is pronounced aw-loh in English. The name Arlo has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Arlo

Arlo Guthrie, an American folk singer, is probably one of the most famous people with the name Arlo. His song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" is a staple in American folk music.

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