Ares vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Ares Rank #295

Sterling Rank #373

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Ares or Sterling more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Ares and Sterling mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Ares and Sterling boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.