Ares
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning god of war.
How Ares has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #725 |
| 2016 | #688 |
| 2017 | #641 |
| 2018 | #562 |
| 2019 | #573 |
| 2020 | #593 |
| 2021 | #516 |
| 2022 | #482 |
| 2023 | #412 |
| 2024 | #295 |
| 2025 | #290 |
Ares by the numbers
In 2025, 56 babies in England and Wales were named Ares. In the US, 413 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Ares. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Ariesthe ram; zodiac constellation260 in the US (2017)
- Arisbest, most excellent; form of aristos113 in England and Wales (2025)
- Arasswift or eager47 in England and Wales (2025)
- Ayresheir; one who inherits6 in the US (2017)
- Atesgoddess of mischief and ruin in mythology3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Anesone without strength; a form of Anesis4 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Ares
Names that are said the same way as Ares, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Aires15 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean God
Like Ares, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Ares, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Ares
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