Arlo is a unisex name of Italian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,564 babies in the United States.
Arlo at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːɹ.loʊ/
About the name Arlo
Arlo belongs to the Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Arlo first appears in Social Security records in 1899 and has been given to 22,607 babies since 1880, including 2,564 in 2024.
The meaning of Arlo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Italian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Arlo a boy or girl name?
Arlo is a unisex name. In 2024, 2,564 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Arlo?
Arlo comes from the Italian tradition.
How popular is the name Arlo?
Arlo is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1899 and has been given to 22,607 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Arlo?
Arlo is pronounced /ˈɑːɹ.loʊ/ (IPA).
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