Ariel vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Ariel Rank #512

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and King mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Ariel and King boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.