Ares vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Ares Rank #295

Ari Rank #400

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ares or Ari more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ares and Ari mean?

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

Are Ares and Ari boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.