Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Polo Updated January 12, 2026 by Jennifer M. Polo Gender: Male Origin: African Meaning: Alligator ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Polo? The name Polo is primarily a male name of African origin that means Alligator. People who like the name Polo also like: Knox, Leif, Fletcher, Holden, Coen, Arlo, Dane, Zoya, Hada, Gemma, Kiden, Jadyn, Juji, Isla Names like Polo: Pello, Palila, Palo, Pihla, Pwyll, Philly, Poole, Pablo, Pilialoha, Polly, Paolo, Powell, Phiala, Phila, Paola, Paul, Paley, Paula, Paulo, Phil, Pavel, Pele, Pala, Pabla Stats for the Name Polo Polo is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Polo is currently not ranked in U.S. births