Cayden 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

Cayden Rank #350
Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #350 for Cayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayden or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Ares mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Cayden and Ares boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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