Ares

Rank 482nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Ares was 482nd most popular baby name for boys and 937th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 669 babies were named Ares in the United States. The gender distribution for "Ares" is 95.5% male and 4.5% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,025 babies in the United States were named Ares. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ares is around 7 to 8 years old.

The name "Ares" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Ares is .

Ares Meaning & Origin

Ares, in Greek mythology, is the god of war, embodying courage, valor, and raw physical strength, suggesting an individual with a strong personality and resilience.

The name Ares is described as bold, adventurous and powerfully charismatic.

Pronunciation

Ares is pronounced ah-res in English. The name Ares has 4 letters and 1, 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ares

Ares, in Greek mythology, is known as the god of war. Despite his violent nature, he had an affair with Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Together, they had several children, including Eros, the god of love.

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