Ari vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Lewis Rank #435

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Lewis more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Ari and Lewis mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Ari and Lewis boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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