Ares - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ares \a-res\ is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: Ares was the god of war, and one of the lovers of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty. He was known as Mars in Roman mythology.

For more information, see also the related name Aries.

Baby names that sound like Ares are Arese and Aris. Other similar baby names are Aren, Arek, Ames, Arel and Arles.

Ares is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ares. Click here to compare Ares with related baby names.