Ari vs Maddox

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
Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 vs #400 for Ari.

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

Maddox ___

  • Maddox James
  • Maddox Lee
  • Maddox Cole
  • Maddox Alexander
  • Maddox Thomas
  • Maddox William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Maddox mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Ari and Maddox boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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