Ares vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Ares Rank #295

Hector Rank #381

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Ares or Hector more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Ares and Hector mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ares and Hector boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.