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Arius

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-eeoos /ˈær.ius/Medium

Meaning: of Ares; warlikeMedium

In 30 seconds: Arius is a Greek name meaning 'of Ares', tying it to the war-god and giving it a warlike sense.
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Origin MediumGreek
Meaningof Ares; warlike
U.S. rank (2025)#2677 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119822025

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

Arius comes from Greek and means 'of Ares', the god of war, so its flavor is martial. It is a short, hard-edged name with that mythological connection built in. Latvian and Lithuanian keep close forms in Ārijs and Arijus.

The name's two crisp syllables and the Ares link give it a bold, classical sound. Its variants Ārijs and Arijus show the same name adapted to Baltic spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arius is 'bane, ruin', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Arius — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ĀrijsArijus

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Arius (256-336)
    Christian presbyter of Alexandria whose teachings gave rise to Arianism

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arius mean?

Arius is usually explained as meaning 'bane, ruin' and is most often linked with Ancient Greek tradition.

How do you pronounce Arius?

It's commonly said AR-eeoos /ˈær.ius/.

Is Arius a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arius is used as a boy name.

How popular is Arius?

In 2024, Arius ranked #2554 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.

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