Ares vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Ares Rank #295

Zander Rank #379

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Ares or Zander more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Ares and Zander mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ares and Zander boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.