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Arlo

“Arlo likely derives from Old English or Old Norse roots, with possible meanings including "fortified hill" (from Old English *earh* and *hlāw*) or connections to the Irish name Airloe, though its etymology remains uncertain.”

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#148
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters4
Numerology1 Chaldean 4
Global rank#15

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Arlo

Arlo likely derives from Old English or Old Norse roots, with possible meanings including "fortified hill" (from Old English *earh* and *hlāw*) or connections to the Irish name Airloe, though its etymology remains uncertain.

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Etymology

Arlo likely derives from Old English or Old Norse roots, with possible meanings including "fortified hill" (from Old English *earh* and *hlāw*) or connections to the Irish name Airloe, though its etymology remains uncertain. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and gained modern popularity through American usage, with notable bearers including folk singer Arlo Guthrie and various contemporary figures.

Arlo currently ranks #148 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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