Ari vs Bodie

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

Bodie

Boy #347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#347
Total SSA Count
980
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Bodie Rank #347

Bodie is more popular, ranked #347 vs #400 for Ari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Bodie more popular?

Bodie is more popular, ranked #347 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Bodie mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Bodie means "messenger, herald" (Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon origin).

Are Ari and Bodie boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Bodie is primarily a boy name.

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