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Ares

male

Meaning

"God of War"

Ares is the Greek theonym for the god of war, adopted as a given name with classical referential value.

BiblicalMythologyMythologicalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Ares

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#295Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#295

Ares was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+119

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ares Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ares.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ares

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Ares, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

21 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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