✦ NAME PROFILE ✦
Arlo
/ AR-loh /
masculineMeaning
Between two hills; fortified hill
Origin
Spanish / Anglo-Saxon
Arlo is a name with a somewhat mysterious and poetic lineage. It is often linked to the Spanish word 'Arlo' (the barberry tree), but its primary English usage likely stems from a place name mentioned in Edmund Spenser's 16th-century epic 'The Faerie Queene', referring to Arlo Hill.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Arlo.
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Arlo carries a bohemian, artistic vibe that sets it apart from more traditional names. It gained significant cultural traction through folk singer Arlo Guthrie. Today, it is seen as a 'cool-guy' name—friendly, accessible, and distinct.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
Arlo Guthrie
American folk singer-songwriter (b. 1947)
Arlo Parks
British singer-songwriter and poet (b. 2000)