Sean vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Sean Rank #437

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Ari mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Ari boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.