Arie

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-ee /ˈær.i/Low

Meaning: As a Hebrew name, a transliteration of 'aryeh' meaning 'lion'. As a Dutch name, a short form of Adrianus (and sometimes Arend/Aaron).Low

In 30 seconds: Arie is a boy's name that means 'lion' in Hebrew and serves as a Dutch short form of Adrianus.

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Origin LowHebrew, Dutch

MeaningAs a Hebrew name, a transliteration of 'aryeh' meaning 'lion'. As a Dutch name, a short form of Adrianus (and sometimes Arend/Aaron).

U.S. rank (2024)#1914 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births82 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,516

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Arie carries two roots: as a Hebrew name it transliterates 'aryeh', 'lion', and as a Dutch name it is a short form of Adrianus, sometimes Arend or Aaron. So the same spelling can be a fierce animal name or a homely Dutch nickname. The Dutch footballer Arie Haan (born 1948) and the volleyball coach Arie Selinger (born 1937) both bore it.

In the Netherlands it reads as a friendly clipped form, while in Hebrew contexts the 'lion' sense gives it more strength.

Did you know? The meaning attached to Arie is 'lion', from the Hebrew aryeh; it is also a Dutch short form of Adrianus, and that strong core is what gives the name most of its appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Arie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Arie Selinger (1937–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Arie Haan (1948–present)
Now-retired Dutch soccer player whose position in the team was usually that of centre back and defensive midfielder. He earned 35 caps for the Dutch national soccer team, repres...

If you like Arie…

Ari— The shorter spelling of the same Hebrew 'lion' name.

Aryeh— The full Hebrew word 'lion' that Arie transliterates.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Arie mean?

Arie means 'lion', from the Hebrew aryeh; it is also a Dutch short form of Adrianus. It is most often linked with Hebrew and Dutch tradition.

How do you pronounce Arie?

It's commonly said AR-ee /ˈær.i/.

Is Arie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arie is used as a boy name.

How popular is Arie?

In 2024, Arie ranked #1914 in the U.S. for boys, with 82 births recorded.