Ares vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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Ares Rank #295

Maximus Rank #331

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Ares or Maximus more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Ares and Maximus mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Ares and Maximus boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.