Ari vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Ari Rank #400

Nikolai Rank #590

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #590 for Nikolai.

Is Ari or Nikolai more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Nikolai at #590 in the United States.

What do Ari and Nikolai mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Ari and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.