Eric vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Eric Rank #252

Ares Rank #295

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Eric or Ares more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Eric and Ares mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Eric and Ares boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.