Ariel vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Ariel Rank #512

Troy Rank #531

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Ariel or Troy more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Troy mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Ariel and Troy boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.