Ariel vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Ariel Rank #512

Ao Rank #14,516

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ariel or Ao more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Ao mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ariel and Ao boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.