Odin vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Norse Scandinavian American British

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Odin Rank #480

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #480 for Odin.

Is Odin or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Odin at #480 in the United States.

What do Odin and Ares mean?

Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Odin and Ares boy or girl names?

Odin is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.