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Ares vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #295 for Ares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Harrison mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Ares and Harrison boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.

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