Ares vs Timothy

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ares Rank #295
Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 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

Timothy ___

  • Timothy James
  • Timothy John
  • Timothy Lee
  • Timothy Michael
  • Timothy Allen
  • Timothy Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ares

Orion Atlas Zeus Apollo Athena

If you choose Timothy

Matthew Stephen Rebecca Rachel Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ares or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Timothy mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Ares and Timothy boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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