Ares vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ares Rank #295

Wells Rank #377

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Ares or Wells more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Ares and Wells mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Ares and Wells boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.