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Arlo

Arlo ranks #91 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 14 places, 430 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #168 among boy cat names.
Arlo's popularity trend

Arlo's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.05%0.1%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
430
across 14 places
Popularity rank
#91
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+189
2020 → 2025
Gender split
98% boys
2% girls98% boys
What does Arlo mean?
/ˈɑːɹ.loʊ/2 syllables

Arlo's exact origin is debated: some trace it to Old English words for a fortified or defended hill, while others link it to Harlow, an English place name, or view it simply as a modern coinage. It gained wider familiarity in the U.S. through folk musician Arlo Guthrie.

It has a warm, folksy sound with a bit of outdoorsy character. Arlo suits a companion who's relaxed and good-natured, the kind of easygoing presence that feels right at home whether in the yard or curled up on the couch.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Arlo shows up

Arlo's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

DarwinAustralia0.4%
TorontoCanada0.3%
SeattleUnited States of America0.2%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%

Names like Arlo

CarloMerloArlieArlyMarlo