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Ares is a masculine name used in Greek Mythology. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Perhaps from either Greek ἀρή (are) meaning ‘bane, ruin’ or ἄρσην (arsen) meaning ‘male’. The name first appears as a-re in Mycenaean Greek writing." It ranked #290 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, perhaps from either Greek ἀρή (are) meaning ‘bane, ruin’ or ἄρσην (arsen) meaning ‘male’. The name first appears as a-re in Mycenaean Greek writing. The entry lists its usage as Greek Mythology.
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Popularity
Ares ranked #290 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #290 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ares mean?
Ares means "bane, ruin", according to Behind the Name.
Is Ares a popular name?
Ares ranked #290 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ares a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ares appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ares — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
