Ares vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch Greek

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Ares Rank #295

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Xander mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Xander boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.