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Ariel vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#512
Total SSA Count
595
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ariel Rank #512
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #512 for Ariel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariel or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Stephen mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ariel and Stephen boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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