Arlo
Meaning: Fortified hill, barberry tree
Origin: Old English/Spanish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #273
Total births: 744
History: Arlo belongs in the literary tradition of Joyce, Yeats, and Edna O'Brien. In Dublin's Georgian drawing rooms and Galway's bookshops, the name evokes Ireland's deep reverence for the written word. It suits a nation that has produced four Nobel laureates in literature.
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| Current rank (2025) | #54 |
| Babies named Arlo in 2025 | 100 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 744 |
| Peak year | 2024 (118 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #48 |
| Years in records | 2009–2025 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 61 spots |
Frequently asked about Arlo
What does the name Arlo mean?
Arlo means “Fortified hill, barberry tree” from Old English/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Arlo?
Arlo has Old English/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Fortified hill, barberry tree”.
How popular is Arlo in Ireland?
Arlo ranked #54 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 100 babies that year.
When was Arlo most popular?
Arlo peaked in 2024 with 118 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Arlo a boy or girl name?
Arlo is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Arlos in registered births are male.
Is the name Arlo rising or falling in popularity?
Arlo has risen 61 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #115 in 2020 to #54 in 2025.
How long has Arlo been recorded in Ireland?
Arlo appears in birth records in Ireland across 17 years — from 2009 through 2025.