Arlo name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.

The name Arlo

Story and style

Arlo is a short name for boys.

For parents, Arlo is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.

At a glance

The quick version

Best rank18th in 2025
Listed years11/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2015
StyleRising, Short
Length4 letters

More about Arlo

Background notes

What style of name is Arlo?

Arlo feels rising and short. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur, Archer, Archie and Henry: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.

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Arlo ranking history in Australia

Published national top-100 ranking by year

Arlo has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 18th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for boys.

YearRank
202518th
202423rd
202321st
202221st
202121st
202030th
201929th
201831st
201741st
201645th
201591st
2014Not in top 100
2013Not in top 100
2012Not in top 100
2011Not in top 100
2010Not in top 100
2009Not in top 100
2008Not in top 100