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Pronounced MARZ /mΙΛrz/Low
Meaning: God of war; the red planetLow
In 30 seconds: Mars is the name of the Roman god of war and the fourth planet from the sun. As a given name it is bold, divine, and cosmically significant β the kind of name that commands attention in a single syllable.
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MeaningGod of war; the red planet
U.S. rank (2024)#1457 β Falling
2024 U.S. births124 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β 1,213
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Mars is the Roman god of war and agriculture, second in importance only to Jupiter. The month of March and the planet Mars both bear his name. As a given name it carries divine and cosmic associations.
Mars is a bold name in the United States associated with both Roman mythology and the space age.
Did you know? Mars β the Red Planet β is now the destination for humanity's most ambitious space exploration efforts. The name Mars connects ancient Roman religion, modern astronomy, and the future of humanity in a single powerful syllable.
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Mars (mythological)Roman god of war and agriculture, father of Romulus and Remus, for whom the month of March is named
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Frequently Asked
What does Mars mean?
God of war; the red planet
How do you pronounce Mars?
Mars is pronounced MARZ.
What is the origin of Mars?
Mars comes from Latin, Roman.
What names are similar to Mars?
Similar names include zeus, orion, apollo.