Ares vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Ares Rank #295

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Nicholas mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.