Ariel vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Ariel Rank #512

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Jared mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ariel and Jared boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.