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Arlo

Boy · English · Short name

Meaning
Barberry tree, fortified hill

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
AR-lo
Origin
English

Possibly from Old English or Germanic; popularized in English literature.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

ModernVintageNature-inspired

Languages in use: English, German

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

Alternate spellings

  • ArloeEnglish

    Modern variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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