Ares vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Ares Rank #295

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Peter mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Peter boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.