Johnny 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

Johnny Rank #458
Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #458 for Johnny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnny or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Ares mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Johnny and Ares boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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