Stephen vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

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Stephen Rank #378

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Ares mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Ares boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.