Apollo vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apollo

Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

American Greek Italian Spanish

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Apollo Rank #415

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #415 for Apollo.

Is Apollo or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Apollo at #415 in the United States.

What do Apollo and Ares mean?

Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Apollo and Ares boy or girl names?

Apollo is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.