Sean vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Ares mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Ares boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.