The nameArès

Arès is a boy's name of Greek origin, the name of the god of war.

Meaning

The name of the Greek god of war, son of Zeus and Hera. The etymology is obscure.

Origin

Greek, through mythology.

History

In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.

Popularity of the name Arès

Arès in France

317thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (165 births)
655babies named Arès in France since 1900
083165 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Arès was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 555 births over the decade, 85% of all recorded babies named Arès. Its rise began around 2020, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Arès in France were born before 2024, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 107 births a year on average, against 13 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arès mean?

The name of the Greek god of war, son of Zeus and Hera. The etymology is obscure.

What is the origin of the name Arès?

Greek, through mythology.

Is Arès a girl's or a boy's name?

Arès is a boy's name.