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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Uncertain; possibly a form of Carlo or a variant of Harlow; first used by Spenser as a hill name
- Origin
- English (literary)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AR-loh
Arlo is a free-spirited, boho boy's name with a vintage feel and an English literary origin, first used by Spenser as a hill name. Its meaning is uncertain: it may be a form of Carlo or a variant of Harlow. It's pronounced AR-loh (/ˈɑːrloʊ/).
Meaning & Origin of Arlo
Meaning: Uncertain; possibly a form of Carlo or a variant of Harlow; first used by Spenser as a hill name.
Origin: English (literary).
How to Pronounce Arlo
AR-lohIPA /ˈɑːrloʊ/
Popularity of Arlo
Arlo ranked #146 in the U.S. Social Security data in 2024, with 2,481 babies given the name that year. That is both its latest and its highest rank in records that run from 1899 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Arlo mean?
Uncertain; possibly a form of Carlo or a variant of Harlow; first used by Spenser as a hill name.
How do you pronounce Arlo?
Arlo is pronounced AR-loh (IPA: /ˈɑːrloʊ/).
Is Arlo a popular name right now?
Arlo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #146 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1899–2024.)
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