Aires vs Amilcar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aires

Boy #4,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ram (zodiac)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,569
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Air, Rey

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amilcar

Boy #4,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace of Melqart (Carthaginian god)"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

Carthaginian North African Portuguese Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,618
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ami, Mil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aires Rank #4,569
Amilcar Rank #4,618

Aires is more popular, ranked #4569 vs #4618 for Amilcar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aires ___

  • Aires Mateo
  • Aires Lucas
  • Aires Rafael
  • Aires Sebastian
  • Aires Diego
  • Aires Paulo

Amilcar ___

  • Amilcar Rafael
  • Amilcar José
  • Amilcar Luis
  • Amilcar Carlos
  • Amilcar Antonio
  • Amilcar Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aires

Aries Cruz Enzo Luca Noa

If you choose Amilcar

Hannibal Rafael Amara Camila Dido

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aires or Amilcar more popular?

Aires is more popular, ranked #4569 compared to Amilcar at #4618 in the United States.

What do Aires and Amilcar mean?

Aires means "ram (zodiac)" (Latin origin). Amilcar means "grace of Melqart (Carthaginian god)" (Phoenician origin).

Are Aires and Amilcar boy or girl names?

Aires is primarily a boy name. Amilcar is primarily a boy name.

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