Ares vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Ares Rank #295

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Gavin mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Ares and Gavin boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.