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River vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#295
Total SSA Count
1,136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

River Rank #112
Ares Rank #295

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #295 for Ares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Ares more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do River and Ares mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are River and Ares boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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