Andy 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

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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #489 for Andy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

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 Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Ares mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Andy and Ares boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.

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