Ares
Greek Mythology · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ares
Ares derives from Greek and means "ruin" or "bane," likely from the Proto-Indo-European root *ere- meaning "to sift" or "destroy." The name is primarily used in Greek culture and ancient Greek religion as the god of war, and remains in modern use among Greek and Western populations influenced by classical mythology.
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Etymology
Ares derives from Greek and means "ruin" or "bane," likely from the Proto-Indo-European root *ere- meaning "to sift" or "destroy." The name is primarily used in Greek culture and ancient Greek religion as the god of war, and remains in modern use among Greek and Western populations influenced by classical mythology.
Ares currently ranks #290 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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