Ari vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Ari Rank #400

Drew Rank #543

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Ari or Drew more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Ari and Drew mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Ari and Drew boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.