Ares vs Avery

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

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Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
5,632
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ave, Avie

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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Avery Rank #31

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #295 for Ares.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ares ___

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

Avery ___

  • Avery Grace
  • Avery Rose
  • Avery Mae
  • Avery Jane
  • Avery Kate
  • Avery Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Avery mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Ares and Avery boy or girl names?

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

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