Ares: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AIR-eez · 2 syllables
From Ancient Greek (Ares).
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- AIR-eez
- US rank (2025)
- #290
- US babies a year
- about 883 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Mythic
How popular is Ares?
Ares was the #290 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,186 babies. It’s rising: up 264% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #290 |
| England & Wales | #962 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| France | #313 |
| Canada | #529 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Ares?
Half of US adults named Ares are older than 21; most are between 18 and 29. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Ares
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Draco
- Zeus
- Leonid
- Kenai
- Kayson
- Calix
- Kairo
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Questions about Ares
How do you pronounce Ares?
Ares is pronounced AIR-eez.
How popular is the name Ares?
Ares was the #290 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,186 babies. It’s rising: up 264% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ares?
Half of US adults named Ares are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 29.