Ares Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Aside from the god of war, Ares is also associated with the planet Mars.

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A Deep Dive

Ares Overview

Meaning

God of war, ruin, throng of battle

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Ancient Greek word “ἀρή (arē)” meaning “bane, ruin” or “ἄρσην (arsen)” meaning “male”.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛəriːz/

Popularity

Ares has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and Spain. In 2023, it ranked as the 412th most popular name for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Mythological, Cool, Edgy

Associated Traits

Fiery, strong, aggressive, dynamic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Name of the Greek god of war, known for his violent and aggressive nature.

Name Day

April 10th
A Deep Dive

Ares Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Aris, Aares, Aaris, Aeris, Aeres, Aresius, Areseus, Ariston, Aric, Aricson

Common Nicknames

Ace, Remy, Ari, Rex, Ash, Arrow, Storm, Blade, Titan, Leo

Diminutives

Arie, Arnie, Ars, Ree, Res

Famous People

  • Ares Tavolazzi
    (Italian Jazz Bassist)
  • Ares
    (Norwegian Musician)
  • Ares Teixido
    (Spanish Basketball Player)
  • Ares González
    (Spanish Author)
  • Ares Joaquim
    (Portuguese Poet)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Ares
    ("Wonder Woman," Film)
  • Ares
    ("God of War," Video Game)
  • Ares
    ("Xena: Warrior Princess," TV Series)
  • Ares
    ("Justice League Unlimited," TV Series)
  • Ares
    ("Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War," Video Game)

Places

  • Ares Town
    (Galicia, Spain)
  • Ares Locality
    (Jawa Timur, Indonesia)

What Is the Meaning of Ares?

Ares means “God of war,” “ruin,” or “thong of battle” symbolizing strength, courage, and assertiveness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ares?

The name Ares originates from Greek mythology, where Ares is known as the god of war.

Ares Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ares in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5172021#4802022#4122023
Top 3 Rankings#4122023#4802022#5172021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ares

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023412
(+68 from 2022)
772
(+128 from 2022)
0.04216
2022480
(+37 from 2021)
644
(+77 from 2021)
0.03438
2021517
(+76 from 2020)
567
(+105 from 2020)
0.03026
2020593
(-20 from 2019)
462
(-25 from 2019)
0.02498
2019573
(-11 from 2018)
487
(-2 from 2018)
0.02534
2018562
(+80 from 2017)
489
(+86 from 2017)
0.02516
2017642
(+46 from 2016)
403
(+43 from 2016)
0.02036
2016688
(+34 from 2015)
360
(+19 from 2015)
0.01777
2015722
(+60 from 2014)
341
(+46 from 2014)
0.01668
2014782
(+115 from 2013)
295
(+63 from 2013)
0.01440
2013897
(+155 from 2012)
232
(+51 from 2012)
0.01148
20121052
(+343 from 2011)
181
(+62 from 2011)
0.00892
20111395
(+85 from 2010)
119
(+9 from 2010)
0.00586
20101480
(+217 from 2009)
110
(+18 from 2009)
0.00535
20091697
(+250 from 2008)
92
(+19 from 2008)
0.00434
20081947
(+3 from 2007)
73
(+1 from 2007)
0.00335
20071950
(+225 from 2006)
72
(+13 from 2006)
0.00325
20062175
(+847 from 2005)
59
(+25 from 2005)
0.00269
20053022
(+134 from 2004)
34
(+3 from 2004)
0.00160
20043156
(-377 from 2003)
31
(-4 from 2003)
0.00147
20032779
(+1543 from 2002)
35
(+17 from 2002)
0.00167
20024322
(-202 from 2001)
18
(-1 from 2001)
0.00087
20014120
(+452 from 2000)
19
(+3 from 2000)
0.00092
20004572
(-1092 from 1999)
16
(-6 from 1999)
0.00077
19993480
(-463 from 1998)
22
(-4 from 1998)
0.00108
19983017
(+1943 from 1997)
26
(+14 from 1997)
0.00128
19974960
(+2810 from 1994)
12
(+6 from 1994)
0.00060
19960
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0
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0.0000
19950
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0
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0.0000
19947770
(-1534 from 1983)
6
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0.00029
19930
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0
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0.0000
19920
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0.0000
19836236
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0.00027
19820
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0.0000
19810
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0.0000
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American States Popularity Rankings for Ares

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3532021#3572022#3042023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4132021#4162022#3082023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5062021#3402022#3382023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6302021#5062022#4072023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4152021#2622022#2632023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5152021#4972022#4322023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#7332021#3572022#4912023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7022021#9392022#3732023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#6282021#4082022#4712023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5002021#6222022#5482023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6062021#6502022#7162023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6392021#7692022#4932023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4062021#4772022#3272023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4132021#5042022#5722023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4522021#5122022#4252023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4802021#4072022#4172023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5872021#4462022#4492023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6412021#6172022#5202023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2952021#2382022#2482023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5452021#3332022#5652023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5242021#5692022#8362023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3692021#2862022#1872023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5602021#6822022#4692023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5522021#5732022#3322023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2962018#4332022#5452023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6002019#5422020#5962023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4742020#6002022#5972023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4572021#8132022#3422023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5192018#4142022#2582023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4432021#4482022#3832023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5072021#5842022#4522023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7472021#6152022#7722023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2452021#2372022#2122023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8122016#7132019#5332023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7302019#7852022#7752023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4902016#5472021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4452016#4412023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3142021

Popularity Rankings for Ares in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2292021#2132022#1162023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1432022#1612023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4322021#3532022#2992023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6252020#6682021#4122022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4322022#4142023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4592022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#8322021#6722022#6302023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9082019#9622020#7712021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8132019#7772022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ares a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ares is primarily a boy’s name, reflecting its roots in Greek mythology as the god of war.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ares

Ares in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ares Tavolazzi (Jazz Bassist, 1948): An Italian jazz bassist known for his work with various jazz ensembles and contributions to the genre.
  • Ares (Musician, 1973): Norwegian metal vocalist, guitarist, and bassist, Ronny Hovland, who founded the band Aeternus.
  • Ares Teixido (Basketball Player, 1989): A Spanish basketball player known for his performance on the court.
  • Ares González (Author, 1975): A bestselling author famous for his gripping thrillers.
  • Ares Joaquim (Poet, 1980): A renowned poet celebrated for his evocative verses.
  • Ares ("Wonder Woman," 2017 Film): The Greek god of war who battles Wonder Woman, played by David Thewlis.
  • Ares ("God of War," 2005 Video Game): The main antagonist in the game who is the Greek god of war.
  • Ares ("Xena: Warrior Princess," 1995 TV Series): A recurring character portrayed as the Greek god of war.
  • Ares ("Justice League Unlimited," 2004 TV Series): A character who is one of the main villains in the animated series.
  • Ares ("Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War," 1996 Video Game): A character in the tactical role-playing game series.
  • Ares Town (Galicia, Spain): A coastal town in the region of Galicia, known for its beautiful beaches and fishing port.
  • Ares Locality (Jawa Timur, Indonesia): A locality in East Java, known for its vibrant local culture and proximity to natural attractions.

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