Ares vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

American Greek Italian Spanish

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Ares Rank #295

Apollo Rank #415

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

Is Ares or Apollo more popular?

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

What do Ares and Apollo mean?

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

Are Ares and Apollo boy or girl names?

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