Arlo is a name that has been used for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly given to boys. The name has English origins and is believed to have originated from the Old English words "earl" and "hloth" which mean "army" and "hill" respectively. Arlo has been in use as a first name in the United States since the late 19th century, but it has only recently gained popularity. In 2019, it was ranked as the 278th most popular name for boys in the United States.
Arlo rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 186. Brody
- Rank 187. Xander
- Rank 188. Nicolas
- Rank 189. Charlie
- Rank 190. Arlo
- Rank 191. Emmanuel
- Rank 192. Barrett
- Rank 193. Felix
- Rank 194. Alex
Famous people named Arlo
| Arlo Guthrie | Folk Singer | Son of Woody Guthrie, known for his hit song 'Alice's Restaurant |
| Arlo Parks | Singer-Songwriter | British musician known for her debut album 'Collapsed in Sunbeams |
| Arlo White | Sports Broadcaster | English football commentator for NBC Sports |
| Arlo Hemphill | Surfboard Shaper | American surfboard designer and shaper |
| Arlo Eisenberg | Professional Skateboarder | American skateboarder and founder of the World Freestyle Round-Up Skateboarding Championships |
| Arlo Bates | Author | American author and professor of English literature at MIT |
| Arlo Lively | Actor | American actor known for his roles in 'The Quiet Man' and 'The Paleface |
Fictional character called Arlo from pop culture
| Arlo Guthrie | Folk Singer | American folk singer-songwriter known for his protest songs and storytelling style. |
| Arlo Givens | Fictional Character | Main character in the TV series 'Justified', portrayed by actor Raymond J. Barry. |
| Arlo Pear | Fictional Character | Father of the protagonist in the film 'The Good Dinosaur', voiced by actor Jeffrey Wright. |
| Arlo Glass | Fictional Character | Character in the video game 'Mirror's Edge Catalyst', a friend of the protagonist Faith Connors. |
| Arlo Stark | Fictional Character | Character in the comic book series 'Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin', a descendant of Tony Stark who becomes the Iron Man of 2099. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Arlo
| What is the origin of the name Arlo? | The name Arlo has English origins. |
| What is the meaning of the name Arlo? | The name Arlo means 'fortified hill'. |
| Is Arlo a popular name? | Arlo has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. |
| What famous people have the name Arlo? | Arlo Guthrie is a famous American folk singer and songwriter with the name Arlo. |
| Is Arlo a unisex name? | Yes, Arlo is considered a unisex name. |
| What are some similar names to Arlo? | Similar names to Arlo include Marlowe, Harlow, and Milo. |