Mars

At a Glance: Name: Mars – Meaning: Roman god of war – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MARZ

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Mars is a boy's name rooted in Latin, tied to the Roman god of war, and pronounced MARZ (/ˈmɑːrz/). You may come across the claim that it also means 'March' — that mixes up the god with the month later named after him, so the name itself doesn't carry that second meaning. It's a short, clean, modern pick with a direct, single-syllable feel.

Meaning & Origin of Mars

Meaning: Roman god of war.

Origin: Latin.

A common claim: Some baby-name sources say it means both 'god of war' and 'March.' Actually: Mars is indeed linked to the Roman war god, but 'meaning March' conflates the god with the month named after him — the name Mars doesn't itself mean 'March.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Mars

Phonetic: MARZ   IPA: /ˈmɑːrz/

Popularity of Mars

Mars ranked #1457 in the U.S. in 2024 with 124 babies given the name, just below its recent peak of #1255 in 2023 (154 babies), across Social Security data spanning 1923-2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1923–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mars mean?

Roman god of war. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mars)

How do you pronounce Mars?

Mars is pronounced MARZ (IPA: /ˈmɑːrz/).

Is Mars a popular name right now?

Mars peaked at #1255 in 2023 and is ranked #1457 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1923–2024.)

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