Alexis vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #485 for Alexis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexis ___

  • Alexis James
  • Alexis Marcus
  • Alexis William
  • Alexis Demetrius
  • Alexis Constantine
  • Alexis Rafael

Ari ___

  • Ari Samuel
  • Ari James
  • Ari Benjamin
  • Ari Elias
  • Ari Noah
  • Ari Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexis

Demetria Nikolai Anastasia Mikhail Nadia

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Ari mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexis and Ari boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.

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