Ares vs Raiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Ares Rank #295

Raiden Rank #449

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #449 for Raiden.

Is Ares or Raiden more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do Ares and Raiden mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are Ares and Raiden boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.