Ari vs Brody

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

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Brody Rank #224

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #400 for Ari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Brody more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Brody mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ari and Brody boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.

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