Ari vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ari Rank #400

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Wells mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Ari and Wells boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.