Riley vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Riley Rank #229

Ares Rank #295

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Riley or Ares more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Riley and Ares mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Riley and Ares boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.