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At a Glance: Name: Ares – Meaning: Greek god of war – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AIR-eez
Ares is a boy's name of Greek origin, pronounced AIR-eez (IPA /ˈɛriːz), meaning Greek god of war. It's classified on our site as a timeless classic. It's a short, direct name with one clear, well-documented meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Ares
Meaning: Greek god of war.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ares
Phonetic: AIR-eez IPA: /ˈɛriːz/
Popularity of Ares
Across Social Security data from 1983 to 2024, Ares hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #295 with 1,136 babies given the name — its peak year so far.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1983–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ares mean?
Greek god of war. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ares)
How do you pronounce Ares?
Ares is pronounced AIR-eez (IPA: /ˈɛriːz/).
Is Ares a popular name right now?
Ares is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #295 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1983–2024.)
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