Arik vs Emet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arik

Boy #3,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,318
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arik Rank #3,318
Emet Rank #3,278

Emet is more popular, ranked #3278 vs #3318 for Arik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arik ___

  • Arik James
  • Arik Michael
  • Arik David
  • Arik Joseph
  • Arik Samuel
  • Arik Nathan

Emet ___

  • Emet Lior
  • Emet Dov
  • Emet Asher
  • Emet Nir
  • Emet Gal
  • Emet Or

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arik

Miriam Hannah Ezra Noah Levi

If you choose Emet

Tal Amir Noa Lior Ilan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arik or Emet more popular?

Emet is more popular, ranked #3278 compared to Arik at #3318 in the United States.

What do Arik and Emet mean?

Arik means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Emet means "faithfulness, reliability" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arik and Emet boy or girl names?

Arik is primarily a boy name. Emet is primarily a boy name.

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