Boy Name · Greek Origin
Ares
Ares — a boy name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "God of war", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Aries is on your shortlist, Ares belongs in the same conversation.
Ares meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: God of war
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Ares to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ares as A·R·E·S, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ares is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ares variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Aresa, Arese, Aresy.
- Nicknames: Ares works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Ares with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Ares middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Aries, Aris, Aric, Arik, Argie — full picks on the sibling names for Ares guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ares? Browse our names like Ares guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ares
What does the name Ares mean?
Ares means "God of war" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Ares?
Ares originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ares?
Ares has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ares a boy's or girl's name?
Ares is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ares in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ares sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ares?
Names that share Ares's sound and style include Aries, Aris, Aric, Arik, Argie.
What middle names pair well with Ares?
Good middle-name fits for Ares pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ares is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ares is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ares?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ares share its rhythm without rhyming — Aries, Aris, Aric all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.