Ares is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #650 in 2025 with 56 recorded births. This places Ares in the top 11% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 69 births ranking #552. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,856 boys born was named Ares. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Ares is a mythological Greek name with a forceful sound, but its deeper etymology is uncertain. It is now mainly chosen for its dramatic style and association with ancient myth.
In Greek mythology, Ares is the god of war. Although the mythological figure is ancient, the name itself is a much more modern baby-name choice.