Arel

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Arel Pronunciation

Arel is pronounced ah-REL /ɑˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern Hebrew name, variously a short form of Ariel ('lion of God') and linked to ariel, 'an altar hearth; the lion of God'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lion of God: Arel echoes Ariel — 'lion of God'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ah-REL').

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MeaningA modern Hebrew name, variously a short form of Ariel ('lion of God') and linked to ariel, 'an altar hearth; the lion of God'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6470 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Arel is a modern Hebrew name, variously a short form of Ariel — 'lion of God' — and linked to ariel, 'an altar hearth; the lion of God' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern Israeli name (said 'ah-REL'; nickname Ari).

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli and Jewish families. Rare, lion-of-God at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ariel means 'lion of God' in Hebrew (and 'an altar hearth') — Arel is a crisp modern short form, modern and Israeli (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-REL').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Ariel; Arel — routes layered

Variations

ArielArellHarel

Nicknames

Ari

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew

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Ariel— the root name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Arel?

Arel is pronounced ah-REL (/ɑˈrɛl/). Press play above to hear Arel said aloud.

How do you say Arel?

Arel is said ah-REL (/ɑˈrɛl/). Press play above to hear Arel said aloud.

What does the name Arel mean?

Arel echoes Ariel — Hebrew 'lion of God'; the routes are layered.

Is Arel a boy or girl name?

Arel is a boy's name.

How popular is Arel?

Arel is a rare name in the U.S.