Ari vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ari Rank #400

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Killian mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ari and Killian boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.