Ares vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Lewis Rank #435

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #435 for Lewis.

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

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Lewis more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Ares and Lewis mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Ares and Lewis boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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