Ari vs Ledger

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Ledger Rank #503

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #503 for Ledger.

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

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Ledger

Archer Fletcher Scout Wren Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Ledger more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Ledger at #503 in the United States.

What do Ari and Ledger mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Ari and Ledger boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Ledger is primarily a boy name.

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