Ares vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Ares Rank #295

Benson Rank #436

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Ares or Benson more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Ares and Benson mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Ares and Benson boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.