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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Roman god of war
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MARZ
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
MARZIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Mars mean?
Roman god of war. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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