Antares as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Antares

What is the meaning of the name Antares ?

The baby name Antares is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced an-TAIR-eez (IPA: /ænˈtɛəriz/ or /ænˈtɑːriːz/).

Antares is Greek in Origin.

Antares derives from Greek Anti-Ares, “rival to Ares,” a reference to the star’s deep red hue that rivals Mars (Ares). It is the traditional name of Alpha Scorpii, the brightest star in Scorpius and a prominent red supergiant long noted in Greek and Near Eastern astronomy. In medieval Arabic star lore it was called Qalb al-‘Aqrab, “heart of the scorpion,” reflecting its position in the constellation.

Used as a given name only rarely until the late 20th century, Antares has gained modest, gender-neutral appeal among stargazers and lovers of myth. Variants across languages include Antarès (French), while Antares remains unchanged in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese; occasional creative forms like Antaris appear. Short forms such as Ari or Ares are sometimes used. The name evokes martial vigor and cosmic grandeur, linking bearers to Scorpius, navigation traditions, and the enduring image of a bright red beacon in the southern sky.