Ariel vs Ari

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 #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Ariel Rank #512

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Ari mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ariel and Ari boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.