Ashton vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#188
Total SSA Count
1,976
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ashton Rank #188
Ares Rank #295

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #295 for Ares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Ares more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Ares mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Ashton and Ares boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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