Ares vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and James mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ares and James boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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