Ari vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Ari Rank #400

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Ellis mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Ari and Ellis boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.