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Cassian vs Ariel

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

Cassian Rank #617
Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Ariel mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassian and Ariel boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.

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