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The baby name Aries is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛəriːz/ (AIR-eez).

Aries is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈɛəriːz/ (AIR-eez)

What is the meaning of the name Aries ?

The baby name Aries is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛəriːz/ (AIR-eez).

Aries is Latin in Origin.

Aries (pronounced AIR-eez) comes from Latin aries, “ram.” In antiquity it named the constellation and the zodiac sign of the spring equinox. The image links to Greek myth: the golden ram Chrysomallos, whose fleece Jason sought, was set among the stars as Aries.

As a given name, Aries is a modern adoption, rare before the late 20th century and boosted by interest in astrology. It is unisex but more common for boys. Variants and related forms include Aris (streamlined modern form), Ari as a nickname, and Ares (a distinct Greek god-name often mistaken for Aries). The term is identical in Spanish and Portuguese; French uses Bélier and Italian Ariete, seldom used as names. Meaning centers on the ram’s qualities - vigor, leadership, and boldness.

Aries has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Aries

Aries Spears Actor · Born 1975 · United States Aries Spears is best known for his work as a comedian and actor, particularly for his long-running role on the sketch comedy show Mad TV. Born in 1975 in the United States, he has also appeared in films like Jerry Maguire and has a reputation for his spot-on celebrity impressions.

Aries – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN 0 #31 2 2,297
ID 0 #31 9 2,238
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
PH 0 #82 15 5,607
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
BN Girls 0 #94 13 5,459
ID Boys 0 #95 37 4,130
QA 0 #99 8 7,011
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
BN Boys 0 #111 23 6,332
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
AE 0 #168 10 10,220
MO Boys 0 #173 51 5,842
TW Boys 0 #184 58 7,111
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PH Boys 0 #228 165 11,440
MO Girls 0 #232 20 7,056
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
TW Girls 0 #247 30 8,139
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
SG 0 #253 17 11,010
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
SA 0 #271 25 10,560
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #276 10 2,795
Canada Boys 2024 #281 26 2,588
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
QA Girls 0 #302 15 15,378
MY 0 #304 27 12,352
HK 0 #309 40 8,483
CN Girls 0 #318 32 8,829
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
PH Girls 0 #351 40 13,098
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
OM Girls 0 #373 24 15,987
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
MX 0 #398 16 8,339
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
HK Boys 0 #426 102 12,905
KW Girls 0 #453 63 19,177
SG Girls 0 #463 124 18,916
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PA Girls 0 #471 11 9,861
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Boys 0 #477 7 7,628
HK Girls 0 #490 126 16,104
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
AE Girls 0 #512 42 20,968
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
BH 0 #524 30 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
United States Boys 2024 #551 384 7,044
BO Boys 0 #558 35 9,244
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
PE Boys 0 #590 322 14,506
BO Girls 0 #597 15 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
SG Boys 0 #631 67 17,960
CL Boys 0 #641 25 13,390
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
QA Boys 0 #648 60 18,093
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
PE Girls 0 #710 238 14,861
MX Boys 0 #714 277 16,355
KW Boys 0 #720 50 18,755
MY Girls 0 #746 254 24,821
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
MY Boys 0 #801 322 25,439
United States Girls 2024 #805 112 8,487
NG Girls 0 #818 9 15,093
CL Girls 0 #834 18 14,098
SA Girls 0 #840 96 25,931
OM Boys 0 #865 17 17,948
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CO Boys 0 #874 47 15,656
MX Girls 0 #893 301 17,781
Spain Boys 0 #913 18 5,610
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
NL Boys 0 #927 25 5,873
Spain Girls 0 #943 41 5,561
AE Boys 0 #972 121 22,615
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,014 65 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,031 9 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,160 19 25,619
DZ 0 #1,167 10 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,168 472 28,008
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,386 86 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,412 35 9,415

Aries is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
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AR

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People also ask about Aries

Aries is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Aries is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛəriːz/ (AIR-eez).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ari, Aris, Arie and Aires.
Across languages, Aries has these equivalents: Greek: Κριός (Krios), Russian: Овен (Oven).
Yes — Aries ranked #276 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Aries ranks highest in Canada (#276 in 2024).
Yes — 1 notable people named Aries are in our database, including Aries Spears (Actor).