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I think both are rising in popularity. I do like Ariel on a boy, but grew up in the 80s and 90s so the mermaid pull is too strong for me to seriously consider it. I do know a couple of Ariels that are guys, but none of them are from the U.S. or had any Disney association with the name.

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I think Arielle is pretty but bring the new range of pronunciations with it. I know a newborn Ariella and they pronounce is are-ee-ell-uh.

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Both are beautiful names, but the Arielle spelling does disassociate with the mermaid which is probably a plus.

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I would go with:

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Ariel Zane for a boy to be trendy, or Ariel Heath to be cool.

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For a girl - Arielle Willow is trendy but smooth and Arielle Cate would be classy, while Arielle Rose would be very Disney and Arielle Wren sweet. I think I like something more elaborate myself, like Arielle Valentine.