Jared vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Jared Rank #394

Ariel Rank #512

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Jared or Ariel more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Jared and Ariel mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jared and Ariel boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.