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Arez

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-rez /ˈɑ.rɛz/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Kurdish name (linked to 'a cedar/land') and an echo of the Greek Ares, the god of war; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A cedar; the god of war: Arez is Kurdish/Greek. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-rez'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowKurdish, Greek
MeaningVariously a Kurdish name (linked to 'a cedar/land') and an echo of the Greek Ares, the god of war; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#8314 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arez comes variously from a Kurdish name (linked to 'a cedar/land') and an echo of the Greek Ares, the god of war (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-rez').

In the U.S. it appears in Kurdish and other families. Rare, a-cedar at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arez is variously a Kurdish name (linked to 'a cedar/land') and an echo of the Greek Ares, the god of war — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AH-rez').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Arez — Kurdish/Greek; routes uncertain

Variations

AresAreezArezo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arez mean?

Arez is variously a Kurdish name (linked to 'a cedar/land') and an echo of the Greek Ares, the god of war. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Arez?

It's said AH-rez /ˈɑ.rɛz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arez a boy or girl name?

Arez is a boy's name.

How popular is Arez?

Arez is a very rare name in the U.S.

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