Ares vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Ares Rank #295

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Eric mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ares and Eric boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.