Ari vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Ari Rank #400

Alexis Rank #485

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Ari or Alexis more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Ari and Alexis mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Ari and Alexis boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.