Aries

Meaning of Aries

Aries is Latin for "ram," which is a male sheep. It's also a constellation and a zodiac sign.

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Popularity of Aries

Aries is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #661 in 2025 from #944 in 2018.

Notable people named Aries

• Aries Spears
  American stand-up comedian, actor
• Aries Merritt
  American track and field athlete
• Aries Susanti Rahayu
  Indonesian speed climber
• Aries Castro
  Puerto Rican volleyball player
• Aries Copa
  Bolivian football player

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Questions about the name Aries

What does the name Aries mean?

Aries means aries is latin for "ram," which is a male sheep. it's also a constellation and a zodiac sign, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Aries?

In 2025, Aries ranked #661 for boys, up from #700 the year before.

When was Aries most popular?

Aries peaked at #661 in 2025.