Ares vs Sage

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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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Sage Rank #145

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 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

Sage ___

  • Sage Olivia
  • Sage Aurora
  • Sage Elise
  • Sage Renee
  • Sage Willow
  • Sage Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

If you choose Sage

River Briar Juniper Oak Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Sage more popular?

Sage is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Sage mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Sage means "wise, the herb sage" (Latin Salvia origin).

Are Ares and Sage boy or girl names?

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

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