How to say it
A · res
/ˈɛər.iːz/
Masculine
Ares
Greek god of war
What it means
The name of the Greek god of war; the meaning is uncertain, possibly tied to an old word for battle or ruin.
Ares is the Greek god of war, son of Zeus and Hera and the Olympian counterpart to the Roman Mars. The literal meaning is lost, with guesses pointing to an early word for 'battle' or 'bane.' It has surged as parents reach for bold mythology names alongside Atlas and Zeus. Note that it sounds like the zodiac sign Aries, which has a separate origin, so expect to clarify the spelling.
Popularity over time
peaked at #290 in 2025, currently #290 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
Said AIR-eez; it sounds like the zodiac Aries, which is a different word, so the spelling needs clarifying out loud.
- Pop culture
A bold mythology pick: the unfiltered Greek god of war himself.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Ares Greek god of war, son of Zeus and Hera
Spelling variants
- Aries
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