What Does the Name Ari Mean?

Ari is a boy's name of Hebrew (also Old Norse) origin meaning “(Hebrew) lion; (Norse) eagle.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Ari
Gender	male
Origin	Hebrew (also Old Norse)
Meaning	(Hebrew) lion; (Norse) eagle
Variants	Arie, Aari, Arye, Aryeh
Popularity	A popular short, modern-sounding name in the U.S., typically within the top 250 to 350; common in Israel and Scandinavia. Occasionally used for girls but predominantly male.

The meaning and origin of Ari

The name Ari means “(Hebrew) lion; (Norse) eagle” and has Hebrew (also Old Norse) origins. In Hebrew, Ari means 'lion,' a symbol of strength and courage; it is also an independent Old Norse name meaning 'eagle' and a short form of names beginning with Arn-. The two origins are unrelated but converge on the same spelling.

Variants and related names

Ari is related to several other names you may recognize: Arie, Aari, Arye, Aryeh. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Ari?

A popular short, modern-sounding name in the U.S., typically within the top 250 to 350; common in Israel and Scandinavia. Occasionally used for girls but predominantly male.

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