US Popularity:3018
Origin:Latin
Meaning:God of war
If you know baby will be a little warrior, what better name could suit but mighty Mars? Mars is gender-neutral and Latin in origin, referring to the Roman mythological god of war and agricultural guardian. Since Mars was the father of Remus and Romulus, he was considered the father of Rome, who helped the empire during times of war and conflict. Mars was depicted as less chaotic and volatile than his Greek counterpart, Ares, as his fury was dark and unpredictable rather than explosive. Mars is also the name given to the red planet, making it a chic astronomy-inspired name for lovers of outer space. A name like Mars will remind baby of their strength and resilience, helping them achieve excellence on life’s great battlefield.

Mars Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mars is currently #1612 on The Bump
Boy:Mars is currently #1151 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mars is currently #894 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mars is currently #3018 in U.S. births
Boy:Mars is currently #3409 in U.S. births
Girl:Mars is currently #13030 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#13041
in 2022
- 4940
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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