Aryeh vs Ilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aryeh

Boy #1,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king of beasts, symbol of Judah"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,319
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aryeh Rank #1,319
Ilan Rank #1,450

Aryeh is more popular, ranked #1319 vs #1450 for Ilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aryeh ___

  • Aryeh David
  • Aryeh Moshe
  • Aryeh Noam
  • Aryeh Levi
  • Aryeh Eitan
  • Aryeh Daniel

Ilan ___

  • Ilan Noah
  • Ilan Asher
  • Ilan David
  • Ilan Michael
  • Ilan Joseph
  • Ilan Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aryeh

Eitan Noam Tamar Liora Ziv

If you choose Ilan

Noa Maya Eli Talia Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aryeh or Ilan more popular?

Aryeh is more popular, ranked #1319 compared to Ilan at #1450 in the United States.

What do Aryeh and Ilan mean?

Aryeh means "king of beasts, symbol of Judah" (Hebrew origin). Ilan means "tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aryeh and Ilan boy or girl names?

Aryeh is primarily a boy name. Ilan is primarily a boy name.

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