Arlow

Meaning of Arlow

Arlow (pronounced AR-loh, /ˈɑrloʊ/) carries an Old English spark—its roots likely trace to “earh” (boar) and “hlaw” (hill), conjuring a windswept knoll where wild boars once roamed. Equally at home on a boy or a girl, Arlow feels both strong and gentle, like sunrise brushing golden fields. Though it first popped up in U.S. records with just half a dozen babies around 1914 (ranking in the 400s), it quietly resurfaced in the 2010s and now hovers around the high 800s in popularity, with 36 little Arlows born in 2024. This modest climb is like a soft drumbeat, encouraging parents who crave a distinctive name with a touch of pastoral poetry—and just enough spirited humor (imagine a tiny adventurer charging out of the nursery, boar-style). In choosing Arlow, families tap into a timeless English heritage while gifting their child a name that feels at once fresh, storied, and endlessly inspiring.