Ares vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ares Rank #295

Reed Rank #422

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Ares or Reed more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Ares and Reed mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Ares and Reed boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.