Ari vs Macie

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
Macie Rank #473

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #473 for Macie.

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

Macie ___

  • Macie Grace
  • Macie Rose
  • Macie Ann
  • Macie Jane
  • Macie Faith
  • Macie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Macie

Gracie Lacie Lacey Lily Hayley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Macie more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Macie at #473 in the United States.

What do Ari and Macie mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin).

Are Ari and Macie boy or girl names?

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

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