Ares vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Ares Rank #295

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Derek mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ares and Derek boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.