Ares vs Aidan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Aidan Rank #312

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #312 for Aidan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Aidan more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Aidan at #312 in the United States.

What do Ares and Aidan mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Aidan boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Aidan is primarily a boy name.

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