Ares vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Ares Rank #295

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Emerson mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Ares and Emerson boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.