Antares
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Antares is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “The name of a bright red supergiant star in the constellation Scorpius. Of Greek origin, meaning 'anti-Ares' or 'rival of Ares' (Mars).”, and peaked in popularity in 2023.
What Antares Means
“The name of a bright red supergiant star in the constellation Scorpius. Of Greek origin, meaning 'anti-Ares' or 'rival of Ares' (Mars).”
The Story of Antares
A star so bright it was named 'rival of Ares,' this name holds the fiery heart of the cosmos for your son.
Antares, the blazing red supergiant star in the constellation Scorpius, lends its name its celestial power. Its Greek origin, 'anti-Ares,' literally means 'rival of Ares,' invoking the god of war and signifying a powerful, competing force in the heavens.
You envision your son as a beacon, a presence that commands attention with its inherent strength and brilliance. Antares is a name that speaks to a powerful spirit, a force of nature ready to make its mark on the world.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 2023
Total Births
36
First Recorded
2015
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