Arlo Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Arlo Overview

Meaning

From the hill fort

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Arlo is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old English elements “ær” meaning “eagle” and “hlaw” meaning “hill,” or it could be a variant of the name Carlo.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑr.loʊ/

Popularity

In the United States, Arlo has climbed the ranks quickly, breaking into the top 200 names for boys starting in 2021.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cute

Associated Traits

Adventurous, free-spirited, independent, nature-loving
A Deep Dive

Arlo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

“Carlo, Marlo, Harlow, Arlen, Arvin, Arlois”

Common Nicknames

Ari, Lo, Arly, Rolo

Diminutives

Ar, Ro, Loey, Arl

Famous People

  • "Arlo Guthrie
    (Musician, born 1947)
  • Arlo Parks
    (Singer, born 2000)
  • Arlo Hemphill
    (Actor, born 1971)
  • Arlo U. Landolt
    (Astronomer, born 1935)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Arlo
    (""The Good Dinosaur,"" 2015 Film)
  • Arlo Guthrie
    (""Alice's Restaurant,"" 1967 Song)
  • Arlo
    (""Arlo the Alligator Boy,"" 2021 Film)
  • Arlo Givens
    (""Justified,"" 2010 TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Arlo?

Arlo means “from the hill fort.” This name often conveys a sense of strength and stability, suggesting a personality that is grounded, dependable, and resilient.

What Is the Origin of The Name Arlo?

Arlo has Old English and Spanish origins. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words meaning “fortified hill” or “army hill.” The name has also been linked to Spanish influences, with some sources suggesting it originates from the Basque region.

Arlo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Arlo in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1692022#1582023
Top 3 Rankings#1582023#1692022#1902021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Arlo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023158
(+11 from 2022)
2297
(+81 from 2022)
0.12544
2022169
(+21 from 2021)
2216
(+228 from 2021)
0.11831
2021190
(+30 from 2020)
1988
(+293 from 2020)
0.10611
2020220
(+51 from 2019)
1695
(+372 from 2019)
0.09164
2019271
(+6 from 2018)
1323
(+57 from 2018)
0.06884
2018277
(+39 from 2017)
1266
(+174 from 2017)
0.06513
2017316
(+33 from 2016)
1092
(+115 from 2016)
0.05518
2016349
(+152 from 2015)
977
(+398 from 2015)
0.04823
2015501
(+36 from 2014)
579
(+61 from 2014)
0.02832
2014537
(+144 from 2013)
518
(+164 from 2013)
0.02528
2013681
(+129 from 2012)
354
(+80 from 2012)
0.01752
2012810
(+105 from 2011)
274
(+54 from 2011)
0.01350
2011915
(+132 from 2010)
220
(+36 from 2010)
0.01083
20101047
(+109 from 2009)
184
(+27 from 2009)
0.00896
20091156
(+415 from 2008)
157
(+56 from 2008)
0.00740
20081571
(+50 from 2007)
101
(+6 from 2007)
0.00463
20071621
(+234 from 2006)
95
(+22 from 2006)
0.00429
20061855
(+112 from 2005)
73
(+9 from 2005)
0.00333
20051967
(+84 from 2004)
64
(+6 from 2004)
0.00301
20042051
(+677 from 2003)
58
(+22 from 2003)
0.00274
20032728
(-300 from 2002)
36
(-5 from 2002)
0.00171
20022428
(+370 from 2001)
41
(+8 from 2001)
0.00198
20012798
(-273 from 2000)
33
(-4 from 2000)
0.00160
20002525
(+578 from 1999)
37
(+11 from 1999)
0.00177
19993103
(-392 from 1998)
26
(-4 from 1998)
0.00128
19982711
(+1347 from 1997)
30
(+14 from 1997)
0.00148
19974058
(-765 from 1996)
16
(-5 from 1996)
0.00080
19963293
(+10 from 1995)
21
(+1 from 1995)
0.00105
19953303
(+293 from 1994)
20
(+2 from 1994)
0.00099
19943596
(-228 from 1993)
18
(-1 from 1993)
0.00088
19933368
(+958 from 1992)
19
(+6 from 1992)
0.00092
19924326
(-1222 from 1991)
13
(-7 from 1991)
0.00062
19913104
(-672 from 1990)
20
(-8 from 1990)
0.00094
19902432
(+36 from 1989)
28
(+2 from 1989)
0.00130
19892468
(-101 from 1988)
26
(+1 from 1988)
0.00124
19882367
(-96 from 1987)
25
No change from 1987
0.00125
19872271
(-264 from 1986)
25
(-4 from 1986)
0.00128
19862007
(+350 from 1985)
29
(+7 from 1985)
0.00151
19852357
(+257 from 1984)
22
(+4 from 1984)
0.00114
19842614
(-709 from 1983)
18
(-10 from 1983)
0.00096
19831905
(+691 from 1982)
28
(+10 from 1982)
0.00150
19822596
(-653 from 1981)
18
(-10 from 1981)
0.00095
19811943
(-287 from 1980)
28
(-7 from 1980)
0.00150
19801656
(+912 from 1979)
35
(+17 from 1979)
0.00189
19792568
(-1031 from 1978)
18
(-19 from 1978)
0.00100
19781537
(-88 from 1977)
37
(-3 from 1977)
0.00217
19771449
(+54 from 1976)
40
(+4 from 1976)
0.00234
19761503
(-74 from 1975)
36
(-2 from 1975)
0.00221
19751429
(+230 from 1974)
38
(+9 from 1974)
0.00234
19741659
(-483 from 1973)
29
(-20 from 1973)
0.00178
19731176
(+34 from 1972)
49
(+3 from 1972)
0.00304
19721210
(-53 from 1971)
46
(-4 from 1971)
0.00275
19711157
(+304 from 1970)
50
(+17 from 1970)
0.00275
19701461
(+586 from 1969)
33
(+16 from 1969)
0.00173
19692047
(+1318 from 1968)
17
(+10 from 1968)
0.00093
19683365
(-381 from 1967)
7
(-1 from 1967)
0.00039
19672984
(-768 from 1966)
8
(-5 from 1966)
0.00045
19662216
(+564 from 1965)
13
(+4 from 1965)
0.00072
19652780
(-470 from 1964)
9
(-4 from 1964)
0.00048
19642310
(+102 from 1963)
13
(+1 from 1963)
0.00064
19632412
(-700 from 1962)
12
(-10 from 1962)
0.00058
19621712
(+436 from 1961)
22
(+7 from 1961)
0.00105
19612148
(-238 from 1960)
15
(-3 from 1960)
0.00070
19601910
(-323 from 1959)
18
(-7 from 1959)
0.00083
19591587
(-104 from 1958)
25
(-3 from 1958)
0.00115
19581483
(-47 from 1957)
28
(-2 from 1957)
0.00130
19571436
(+286 from 1956)
30
(+9 from 1956)
0.00137
19561722
(-76 from 1955)
21
(-1 from 1955)
0.00098
19551646
(-238 from 1954)
22
(-7 from 1954)
0.00105
19541408
(+269 from 1953)
29
(+8 from 1953)
0.00140
19531677
(-409 from 1952)
21
(-13 from 1952)
0.00105
19521268
(-73 from 1951)
34
(-3 from 1951)
0.00172
19511195
(+26 from 1950)
37
(+2 from 1950)
0.00194
19501221
(+241 from 1949)
35
(+10 from 1949)
0.00192
19491462
(-383 from 1948)
25
(-18 from 1948)
0.00139
19481079
(+173 from 1947)
43
(+9 from 1947)
0.00241
19471252
(+25 from 1946)
34
(+4 from 1946)
0.00183
19461277
(-199 from 1945)
30
(-6 from 1945)
0.00182
19451078
(-87 from 1944)
36
(-7 from 1944)
0.00262
1944991
(-36 from 1943)
43
(-6 from 1943)
0.00310
1943955
(+36 from 1942)
49
(+4 from 1942)
0.00337
1942991
(-240 from 1941)
45
(-23 from 1941)
0.00320
1941751
(+153 from 1940)
68
(+19 from 1940)
0.00542
1940904
(-128 from 1939)
49
(-12 from 1939)
0.00413
1939776
(-46 from 1938)
61
(-9 from 1938)
0.00538
1938730
(+22 from 1937)
70
(+4 from 1937)
0.00616
1937752
(+4 from 1936)
66
(+2 from 1936)
0.00603
1936756
(-54 from 1935)
64
(-10 from 1935)
0.00601
1935702
(+49 from 1934)
74
(+8 from 1934)
0.00692
1934751
(-57 from 1933)
66
(-8 from 1933)
0.00622
1933694
(+9 from 1932)
74
(-3 from 1932)
0.00725
1932703
(-6 from 1931)
77
(+2 from 1931)
0.00717
1931697
(+135 from 1930)
75
(+14 from 1930)
0.00701
1930832
(-158 from 1929)
61
(-22 from 1929)
0.00540
1929674
(+48 from 1928)
83
(+5 from 1928)
0.00749
1928722
(+103 from 1927)
78
(+13 from 1927)
0.00684
1927825
(+6 from 1926)
65
(+2 from 1926)
0.00559
1926831
(-30 from 1925)
63
(-5 from 1925)
0.00550
1925801
(+22 from 1924)
68
(+1 from 1924)
0.00591
1924823
(-125 from 1923)
67
(-19 from 1923)
0.00573
1923698
(+61 from 1922)
86
(+10 from 1922)
0.00760
1922759
(+161 from 1921)
76
(+18 from 1921)
0.00675
1921920
(-202 from 1920)
58
(-24 from 1920)
0.00510
1920718
(+81 from 1919)
82
(+16 from 1919)
0.00745
1919799
(-99 from 1918)
66
(-15 from 1918)
0.00650
1918700
(+49 from 1917)
81
(+12 from 1917)
0.00772
1917749
(+1 from 1916)
69
(+3 from 1916)
0.00719
1916750
(-83 from 1915)
66
(-10 from 1915)
0.00715
1915667
(+121 from 1914)
76
(+31 from 1914)
0.00863
1914788
(+109 from 1913)
45
(+15 from 1913)
0.00659
1913897
(-21 from 1912)
30
(+4 from 1912)
0.00559
1912876
(+864 from 1911)
26
(+21 from 1911)
0.00576
19111740
(-881 from 1910)
5
(-8 from 1910)
0.00207
1910859
(+224 from 1909)
13
(+5 from 1909)
0.00623
19091083
(+134 from 1908)
8
(+2 from 1908)
0.00452
19081217
(-123 from 1907)
6
(-1 from 1907)
0.00361
19071094
(+139 from 1905)
7
(+2 from 1905)
0.00441
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051233
(-331 from 1900)
5
(-4 from 1900)
0.00349
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1900902
(+149 from 1899)
9
(+4 from 1899)
0.00555
18991051
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00434
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Arlo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2092021#1672022#1802023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#572021#512022#492023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2812021#2472022#2562023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2002021#2332022#1942023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1722021#1572022#1412023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1602021#1512022#1112023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#822021#1442022#1052023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2032021#1572022#1662023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1692021#1432022#1242023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1242021#1802022#1412023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2462021#2392022#1922023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1022021#692022#732023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#892021#762022#822023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#742021#982022#482023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2022021#1312022#1282023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1762021#1202022#1272023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2452021#2092022#1712023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1502021#1952022#1422023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2392021#2112022#1462023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1242021#1112022#1292023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1742021#1862022#1562023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2532021#1702022#1902023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3392021#2852022#2262023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1802021#982022#1272023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1712021#1762022#1362023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3282021#2872022#2442023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2542021#1642022#1532023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2292021#2432022#2232023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1662021#1572022#2302023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1302021#992022#1072023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1582021#962022#882023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1342021#912022#1022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2652021#1762022#2472023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#992021#682022#632023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2972021#1902022#1542023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#832021#882022#582023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2392021#2652022#3182023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1672021#1812022#1562023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3682021#3092022#3712023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4032021#1842022#2272023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1422021#1442022#1472023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#922021#1922022#882023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#182021#842022#702023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2072021#1572022#2992023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1292020#1092021#532022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1282019#1222020#1042022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4012018#3362022#2132023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2022020#972021#1622022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1972020#1402022#2062023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#632018#882019#1012022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2202019#1882021#2072022

Popularity Rankings for Arlo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#172021#142022#122023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#342021#222022#192023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#342019#272020#202021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#472021#412022#222023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#622021#622022#402023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#992021#832022#522023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1242021#1052022#702023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2442020#2722021#1802022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4562023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9152020#7152021#6442022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Arlo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Arlo is often a boy’s name. Its strong, robust sound and historical associations make it a fitting name for boys. However, in recent years, it has also been used for girls, reflecting its growing appeal as a gender-neutral name. ​

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Arlo

Arlo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Arlo Guthrie (Musician, born 1947): An American folk singer famous for his song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree" and his activism.
  • Arlo Parks (Singer, born 2000): A British singer-songwriter and poet acclaimed for her album "Collapsed in Sunbeams."
  • Arlo Hemphill (Actor, born 1971): An American actor, environmental advocate, and producer with roles in film and television.
  • Arlo U. Landolt (Astronomer, born 1935): An American astronomer celebrated for his work on photometric standard stars and contributions to stellar astronomy.
  • Arlo ("The Good Dinosaur," 2015 Film): A young Apatosaurus who embarks on a journey to find his way home and learns the true meaning of courage.
  • Arlo Guthrie ("Alice's Restaurant," 1967 Song): A folk song by Arlo Guthrie that tells a humorous story about a Thanksgiving day adventure.
  • Arlo ("Arlo the Alligator Boy," 2021 Film): An animated film about a half-human, half-alligator boy who leaves his swamp home to find his father in the big city.
  • Arlo Givens ("Justified," 2010 TV Series): The estranged father of the main character, Raylan Givens, involved in criminal activities.
  • Arlo Day Brody ("Arlo and the Almost Big Adventure," 2018 Children's Book): A story about a young boy named Arlo who goes on an imaginative adventure.
  • Arlo Glass ("24," 2001 TV Series): A character who works as a computer analyst for the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU).
  • Arlo ("The Arlo Finch Series," 2018 Novel Series by John August): A fantasy series about a young boy who joins a wilderness patrol and discovers a world of magic and danger.
  • Arlo Price ("The Arlo Price Mysteries," 2019 Novel Series): A series featuring a detective named Arlo Price solving various mysteries.
  • Arlo St. James ("Arlo's Redemption," 2016 Novel): A novel about a man named Arlo seeking redemption and a new start in life.
  • Arlo ("Arlo's Journey," 2020 Video Game): A video game where the player guides Arlo through various challenges and puzzles.
  • None

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