Arlo: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AR-loh · 2 syllables
Arlo means “fortified hill”, from English.
From Italian.
- Meaning
- fortified hill
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- AR-loh
- US rank (2025)
- #148
- US babies a year
- about 2,439 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Arlo?
Arlo was the #148 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,514 babies. It’s rising: up 495% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #148 |
| England & Wales | #27 |
| Scotland | #44 |
| Northern Ireland | #80 |
| Ireland | #57 |
| France | #731 |
| Canada | #110 |
| Australia | #30 |
How old are people named Arlo?
Half of US adults named Arlo are older than 47; most are between 18 and 88. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Arlo
What does the name Arlo mean?
Arlo means “fortified hill”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Arlo?
Arlo is pronounced AR-loh.
How popular is the name Arlo?
Arlo was the #148 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,514 babies. It’s rising: up 495% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Arlo?
Half of US adults named Arlo are older than 47. Most are between 18 and 88.