Ares

“Bane, ruin (disputed etymology); Greek god of war” — Ancient Greek (disputed etymology) origin

Boy's name · #290 in the US (2025) · Trending

Ares is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1983, it stood at #290 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 8,300 boys have been named Ares along the way.

Around the world: #71 in Spain (2024) · #72 in Puerto Rico (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 39 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Areses

Ares J. Rosakis — American professor of aeronautics and mechanical engineering
Ares Tavolazzi — jazz musician
Ares Chadzinikolau — Polish poet

In stories & tradition

Ares — Iliad

What Areses become

Among 22 notable people named Ares:

No single standout — notable Areses spread across many fields.

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