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Andy vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #489 for Andy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Ari mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andy and Ari boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.

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