Arlo

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Arlo is an boy name of English, uncertain origin, meaning “Of uncertain origin”.

MeaningOf uncertain origin
GenderBoy
OriginEnglish, uncertain
PronunciationAR-loh
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inUnited Kingdom, Australia, United States

Meaning and origin of Arlo

Arlo has no single agreed origin. Suggestions include a link with the English place-name surname Harlow, 'army hill' or 'rock hill'; the Spanish word for the barberry bush; or a variant of Carlo. Edmund Spenser used 'Arlo Hill' for an Irish mountain in The Faerie Queene. The name became familiar through the folk singer Arlo Guthrie and has risen sharply in recent decades.

Is Arlo a religious name?

Arlo is a secular name with no religious background.

How popular is Arlo?

Popular in Britain and Australia and climbing in the United States.

Gifts with the name Arlo

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Spellings and variants of Arlo

Arlow

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arlo mean?

Arlo means 'Of uncertain origin'. It is of English, uncertain origin.

Does Arlo have a religious meaning?

Arlo is a secular name with no religious background.

How do you pronounce Arlo?

Arlo is pronounced AR-loh.

Is Arlo a boy or girl name?

Arlo is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.