Jake vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

✓ All Clear

Jake Rank #423

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Ares mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Jake and Ares boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.