Ariel vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Ariel Rank #512

Phillip Rank #627

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Ariel or Phillip more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Phillip mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Ariel and Phillip boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.