Ari vs Bethany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
805
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Bethany Rank #728

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ari ___

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

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Bethany more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Ari and Bethany mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ari and Bethany boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Bethany is primarily a girl name.

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