Ares vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Ares Rank #295

Forrest Rank #408

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Ares or Forrest more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Ares and Forrest mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Ares and Forrest boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.