Max vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Max Rank #175

Ares Rank #295

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Max or Ares more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Max and Ares mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Max and Ares boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.