Ari vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Ari Rank #400

Ariel Rank #512

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ari or Ariel more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ari and Ariel mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ari and Ariel boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.