Ari vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ari Rank #400

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Rafael mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ari and Rafael boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.