Sterling vs Ares

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Sterling Rank #373
Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #373 for Sterling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Ares mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Sterling and Ares boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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