Ariel vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Ariel Rank #512

Roy Rank #542

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Ariel or Roy more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Roy mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ariel and Roy boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.