Ares
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US Popularity:938
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Ruin; Throng of battle, war
A fiery name fit for a warrior, you may recognize Ares as the name of the formidable Greek god of war. This masculine title has been traced back to the Ancient Greek word ἀρή (arē), which means “throng of battle, war,” and “ruin.” Ares was not very popular with his fellow Olympians due to his short temper and undying thirst for strife. However, he did manage to seduce Aphrodite, the goddess of sexual love and beauty, so he must have been doing something right! All’s fair in love and war, and with a name like Ares, baby will be unstoppable in the face of adversity.
Ares Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ares is currently #296 on The Bump
Boy:Ares is currently #74 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ares is currently #938 in U.S. births
Boy:Ares is currently #314 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#938
in 2022
+ 78
from 2021
Sources
Britannica, Ares, Greek mythology, November 2023
WordSense, Ares
WordSense, Ἄρης
Online Etymology Dictionary, Ares, September 2022
Theoi, Ares
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