Ari vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mallory

Girl #412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"unfortunate, ill-omened"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#412
Total SSA Count
765
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mally

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ari Rank #400
Mallory Rank #412

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #412 for Mallory.

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

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ari

Levi Noa Eli Mia Jonah

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ari or Mallory more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Ari and Mallory mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Ari and Mallory boy or girl names?

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

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