Dean vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Dean Rank #142

Ares Rank #295

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Dean or Ares more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Dean and Ares mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Dean and Ares boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.