Ares vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Ares Rank #295

Briggs Rank #327

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Ares or Briggs more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Ares and Briggs mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Ares and Briggs boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.