Raymond vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Raymond Rank #380

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Ares mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Raymond and Ares boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.