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Boaz vs Ari

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.
BoazAri
Meaning in him is strength (disputed) lion
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation BOH-az AH-ree
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19281958
Peak year2025 (268)2022 (1,030)
In 2025268808
TrendNear its peakRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Boaz Ari
19401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Boaz or Ari 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 Boaz and Ari?

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

Which name is older, Boaz or Ari?

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