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Aries
UnisexLatin· “ram”
- Meaning
- ram
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- EH-reez
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #661
- US babies 2025
- 417
- Best rank
- #661 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Aries
Aries is a Latin name that means “ram”.
Aries is the Latin word for ram and the name of a constellation and the first sign of the zodiac. In Greek myth, the constellation is linked to the golden ram whose fleece Jason and the Argonauts sought. As a given name, Aries is used for both boys and girls and is often chosen by parents who like astrology or star names. It sounds bold and energetic. It should not be confused with Ares, the Greek god of war, which has a different spelling and origin. Aries pairs well with softer middle names.
Popularity over time
Aries first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 8 different years, starting in 2018. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #661, and its highest count, 417 babies. Use has grown 169% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,681 in 2000, #1,697 in 2010, and #661 in 2025. Of the 4,755 US boys named Aries since records began, 40% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,559 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Merritt, Sol, Indy, Campbell, and Ocean.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aries ranked highest in Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #392 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #459 | 22 |
| Arizona | #465 | 15 |
| Colorado | #469 | 12 |
| Ohio | #470 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Aries is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 30% of US babies named Aries were girls and 70% were boys.
Aries is usually pronounced EH-reez, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-es”.
Middle names for Aries
A few middle names that flow with Aries: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aries
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aries mean?
Aries is a Latin name that means “ram”.
What is the origin of the name Aries?
Aries has Latin roots. Aries is the Latin word for ram and the name of a constellation and the first sign of the zodiac.
Is Aries a popular name?
Yes. Aries ranked #661 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aries a boy or girl name?
Aries is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 30% of US babies named Aries were girls and 70% were boys.
How do you pronounce Aries?
Aries is usually pronounced EH-reez. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings