Ares
/á.r??s/ · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek ◈ 2 syllables
"God of war, battle, warrior spirit"

From Greek

Ares means ruin or war — from the Greek. Ares IS the Greek god of war — the most fearsome of the Olympians. In the DC universe, Ares is Wonder Woman's ultimate enemy. Ares represents raw, untamed battle-fury. Two syllables of the god-of-war, the most fearsome Olympian, and Wonder Woman's ultimate nemesis.

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Ares at a glance
MeaningGod of war, battle, warrior spirit
OriginGreek
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#549
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Why parents love Ares
  • Ares IS the Greek god of war — most fearsome.
  • Wonder Woman's ultimate enemy.
  • Two syllables with a powerful, Greek sound: AIR-eez.
  • The meaning war/ruin is maximally intense.
  • Raw, untamed battle-fury.
The vibe of Ares
ruinwarGreekgod of warOlympianfearsomeWonder Womanenemybattle-furyuntamed
Origin & history of Ares
Greek Ares (war/ruin) god of war
1
Greek roots
Ares IS the Greek god of war — the most fearsome Olympian. Wonder Woman's ultimate enemy. Raw battle-fury.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek mythology.
3
Today
Ares remains a beloved choice, ranking #549 in the US. 7,383 babies have been named Ares since 1983.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Ares?
2024 peak year
Ares first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1983. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 1,136 babies received the name (ranked #295). Today it sits around #549, with roughly 589 babies named Ares each year. Ares has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 7,383 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,136 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #295)
589 Avg. per year
(last decade)
5,890 Total registrations
last 10 years
7,383 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #549) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Ares
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Ares's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — war-god leadership. People named Ares tend to be powerful, fearsome, and gifted at being the most untamed Olympian.

Most fearsome Olympian
God-of-war
Wonder-Woman-nemesis
Battle-fury
Untamed raw
A1
R9
E5
S1
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
Personality of Ares
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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