Amelia 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
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ares Rank #295

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #295 for Ares.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Ares ___

  • Ares James
  • Ares Cole
  • Ares Storm
  • Ares Valor
  • Ares Leon
  • Ares Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ares more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ares mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Ares boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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