Name Ares Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Ares

Ares is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Ares?

Ares is a name from Greek mythology. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, a lover of Aphrodite and one of the Twelve Olympians. He was a bloodthirsty God of war and massacre. Mars is considered his counterpart in Roman mythology.

What does the name Ares mean?

Ares means “ruin” and “bane” (from ancient Greek “arḗ/ἀρή”).

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