Arlo

At a Glance: Name: Arlo – 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

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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

Phonetic: AR-loh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1899–2024.

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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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