Ares vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Ares Rank #295

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Dawson mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Ares and Dawson boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.