Ares
Boy name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ares: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2019.
Ares draws directly from Greek mythology, where Ares was the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera. The name's ancient Greek root *arē* means "bane" or "ruin," reflecting his fierce domain. Though rare in daily life, Ares has been borne by a few modern figures, including the Greek footballer Ares Tzavaras and the fictional Ares in DC Comics. There are no major places named after the god, but the related term "Areopagus" (Hill of Ares) in Athens preserves his legacy. In Scotland, Ares appears occasionally as a bold choice for parents drawn to mythological names; it shares its etymological spirit with the Roman Mars, who gave his name to both a planet and the month of March.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20194 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6194 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y