Ares is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #897 in 2013 with 232 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,157 births ranking #290. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 8,152 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.