Ares

Meaning of Ares

Ares means "ruin" or "battle". He was the Greek god of war.

Ares has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ares

Ares is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #290 in 2025 from #897 in 2013.

Notable people named Ares

• Aresenio Hall
  American talk show host
• Ares Thiago de Paula
  Brazilian footballer
• Ares Eléctrico
  Spanish hip-hop artist
• Ares Vallis
  Martian outflow channel
• Ares Gratal
  Spanish footballer

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Questions about the name Ares

What does the name Ares mean?

Ares means ares means "ruin" or "battle". he was the greek god of war, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Ares a boy's or a girl's name?

Ares is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ares?

In 2025, Ares ranked #290 for boys, up from #295 the year before.

When was Ares most popular?

Ares peaked at #290 in 2025.