Ares vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Cayden Rank #350

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #350 for Cayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Cayden more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Ares and Cayden mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Ares and Cayden boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons