Ari vs Kyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Ari Rank #400

Kyle Rank #440

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Ari or Kyle more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Ari and Kyle mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Ari and Kyle boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.