Erik vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Erik Rank #477

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Erik or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Erik and Ares mean?

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

Are Erik and Ares boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.