Nicholas vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Nicholas Rank #117

Ares Rank #295

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Nicholas or Ares more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Ares mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Nicholas and Ares boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.