Ariel vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Ariel Rank #512

Dorian Rank #539

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Ariel or Dorian more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Dorian mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Ariel and Dorian boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.