Ares vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Ares Rank #295

Damien Rank #345

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Ares or Damien more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Ares and Damien mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Damien boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.