Ari vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Ari Rank #400

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Derek mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ari and Derek boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.