Ariston vs Zagreus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariston

Boy #5,269 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the best, most excellent"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Ancient Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,269
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ari, Aris

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Zagreus

Boy #5,290 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great hunter, he who catches in the net"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,290
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zag, Zag

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Popularity Comparison

Ariston Rank #5,269
Zagreus Rank #5,290

Ariston is more popular, ranked #5269 vs #5290 for Zagreus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ariston ___

  • Ariston James
  • Ariston Theodore
  • Ariston Alexander
  • Ariston Marcus
  • Ariston Sebastian
  • Ariston Nathaniel

Zagreus ___

  • Zagreus Orion
  • Zagreus Apollo
  • Zagreus Magnus
  • Zagreus Atlas
  • Zagreus Cain
  • Zagreus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ariston

Athena Delia Cassius Lysander Calliope

If you choose Zagreus

Persephone Artemis Orpheus Callisto Hermes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariston or Zagreus more popular?

Ariston is more popular, ranked #5269 compared to Zagreus at #5290 in the United States.

What do Ariston and Zagreus mean?

Ariston means "the best, most excellent" (Ancient Greek origin). Zagreus means "great hunter, he who catches in the net" (Greek origin).

Are Ariston and Zagreus boy or girl names?

Ariston is primarily a boy name. Zagreus is primarily a boy name.

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