Alo

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-loh /ˈɑ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Hopi (Native American) name, 'a spiritual guide', and a short form of Alonzo ('noble and ready'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A spiritual guide: Alo is Hopi. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-loh').

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Origin LowHopi, Spanish

MeaningVariously a Hopi (Native American) name, 'a spiritual guide', and a short form of Alonzo ('noble and ready'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7756 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alo comes variously from the Hopi (Native American), 'a spiritual guide', and from a short form of Alonzo ('noble and ready'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-loh').

In the U.S. it appears in Native American and Hispanic families. Rare, a-spiritual-guide at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Alo means 'a spiritual guide' in Hopi (Native American) — and is also a short form of Alonzo — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-loh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Alo — routes layered

Variations

AlohAlonAlou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alo mean?

Alo is variously Hopi 'a spiritual guide' and a short form of Alonzo; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alo?

It's said AH-loh /ˈɑ.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alo a boy or girl name?

Alo is a boy's name.

How popular is Alo?

Alo is a rare name in the U.S.