Ares is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #480 in 2022 with 644 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,157 births ranking #290. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 2,709 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.