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Ari vs Boaz

Which is more popular?
Ari is more popular than Boaz today: about 808 US babies were given the name Ari in 2025, compared with 268 named Boaz.
AriBoaz
Meaning lion in him is strength (disputed)
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation AH-ree BOH-az
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19581928
Peak year2022 (1,030)2025 (268)
In 2025808268
TrendRisingNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ari Boaz
19401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeAriBoaz
2020s 5,363 1,342
2010s 7,111 1,315
2000s 3,436 477
1990s 1,667 180
1980s 1,267 89
1970s 1,259 57
1960s 467 11
1950s 22 0
1920s 0 5

What does Ari mean?

From Hebrew ari (also aryeh), 'lion.' A short modern Hebrew name; distinct from the theophoric Ariel ('lion of God'). A concrete noun — its strength associations are connotation, not etymology.

What does Boaz mean?

Scholarly readings favor 'in him is strength' or 'in strength,' from be 'in' + oz (root '-z-z, 'to be strong'). An alternative traces it to a root meaning 'swiftness, quickness,' and Martin Noth preferred 'sharp mind.' The name of Ruth's husband and of a pillar of Solomon's Temple. The widespread name-site gloss 'swiftness' is weaker than the 'strength' reading; meaning is debated.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ari or Boaz more popular?

Ari is more popular than Boaz today: about 808 US babies were given the name Ari in 2025, compared with 268 named Boaz.

What is the difference between Ari and Boaz?

Ari means lion (hebrew origin), while Boaz means in him is strength (disputed) (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Ari or Boaz?

In US records, Ari first appears in 1958 and Boaz in 1928, so Boaz has the longer recorded history.