Briggs vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Briggs Rank #327
Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #327 for Briggs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Ares mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Briggs and Ares boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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