Ares vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ares Rank #295

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Alex mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Alex boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.