Mars

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Pronounced MARZ /ˈmɑrz/High

Meaning: From Mars — the Roman god of war, and the red planet named for him; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Bold and cosmic: Mars is the Roman war god — and the red planet. Fierce, sleek, and modern — used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFrom Mars — the Roman god of war, and the red planet named for him; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#4966 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mars comes from Mars — the Roman god of war (counterpart to the Greek Ares) and the fourth planet, named for its blood-red color. A bold, fierce, cosmic word/myth-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-war-god-or-red-planet at the root, and cosmic.

Did you know? Mars is the Roman god of war — and the red planet named for him; a bold, cosmic mononym (singer Bruno Mars's surname), used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Mars (Roman god / planet) — etymology

Variations

Marz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mars mean?

Mars is the Roman god of war, and the red planet named for him.

How do you pronounce Mars?

It's said MARZ /ˈmɑrz/ — a single syllable.

Is Mars a boy or girl name?

Mars is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mars?

Mars is a rare name in the U.S.