Ari vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ari

Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Ari Rank #400

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Ari or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Ari and Ares mean?

Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Ari and Ares boy or girl names?

Ari is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.