Ares vs Niko

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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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nik

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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Niko Rank #344

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #344 for Niko.

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

Niko ___

  • Niko James
  • Niko Alexander
  • Niko Lennon
  • Niko Soren
  • Niko Elias
  • Niko Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

If you choose Niko

Theo Luca Zara Mila Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Niko more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Ares and Niko mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Niko boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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