Ares Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAIR-eez / /ˈɛəriz/Greek
Meaning
Greek: God of war
Historical & Cultural Background
Ares is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as the god of war. He represents the chaotic and violent aspects of warfare, contrasting with Athena, who symbolizes strategy and wisdom in battle. Ares was often depicted as a powerful and aggressive deity, embodying the brutality of conflict. His worship was less widespread than that of other gods, reflecting the Greek ambivalence towards war.
Trend Summary
Ares has seen limited popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Areez
- Aresz
International Variants
- Ares (Spanish)
- Ares (Italian)
Famous people named Ares
Ares I, a NASA rocket, was designed for human spaceflight missions.
Ares K. K. is a notable figure in the field of computer science.
Ares K. is a professional athlete known for his achievements in martial arts.
Fictional characters named Ares
Ares appears in the 'Wonder Woman' comics as a primary antagonist and the god of war.
Ares is featured in the video game series 'God of War' as a significant character representing conflict.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ares was first seen in the United States in 1983. Ares has ranked as high as #514 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Ares has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ares (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 193 | |
| TX | 163 | |
| FL | 97 | |
| NY | 65 | |
| AZ | 49 | |
| GA | 34 | |
| NC | 31 | |
| TN | 30 | |
| PA | 29 | |
| IL | 27 | |
| OH | 24 | |
| WA | 23 | |
| NV | 22 | |
| IN | 21 | |
| MO | 20 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 59 |
| 2007 | 72 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2011 | 119 |
| 2012 | 181 |
| 2013 | 232 |
| 2014 | 295 |
| 2015 | 341 |
| 2016 | 360 |
| 2017 | 403 |
| 2018 | 490 |
| 2019 | 487 |
| 2020 | 462 |
| 2021 | 567 |
| 2022 | 644 |
| 2023 | 773 |
| 2024 | 1,136 |