Ari vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Ari Rank #400

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Damien mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Ari and Damien boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.