Arlow

♀ Girl

Pronounced AR-loh /ˈɑr.loʊ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Arlo — of uncertain origin, variously 'a fortified hill' and 'barley hill'; more often a boys' name; here for girls; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A fortified hill; barley hill: Arlow spells Arlo. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name (here for girls; said 'AR-loh').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Arlo — of uncertain origin, variously 'a fortified hill' and 'barley hill'; more often a boys' name; here for girls; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7610 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 88

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

Arlow is a spelling of Arlo — of uncertain origin, variously 'a fortified hill' and 'barley hill' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). More often a boys' name; here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'AR-loh').

In the U.S. it is more often a boys' name. Rare for girls, a-fortified-hill at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Arlo is of uncertain origin, variously 'a fortified hill' and 'barley hill' — Arlow is a spelling, crisp and modern, more often a boys' name (here for girls; we flag the cross-sex use; said 'AR-loh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Arlo — mostly boys'; here girls'; uncertain

Variations

ArloArloweHarlow

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arlow mean?

Arlow spells Arlo — of uncertain origin, variously 'a fortified hill' and 'barley hill'; more often a boys' name, used here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Arlow?

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

Is Arlow a boy or girl name?

Arlow is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Arlow?

Arlow is a very rare name in the U.S.