Ari vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ari Rank #400

Alden Rank #577

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Ari or Alden more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Ari and Alden mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Ari and Alden boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.