Mars
marz
US Popularity:2309
Origin:Latin
Meaning:God of war; Dedicated to Mars
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 and signifying “dedicated to Mars.” Since Mars was thought to be the father of Remus and Romulus, who founded Rome, he was a fierce protector of the city and its way of life. 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 #1870 on The Bump
Boy:Mars is currently #1052 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mars is currently #1300 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mars is currently #2309 in U.S. births
Boy:Mars is currently #1250 in U.S. births
Girl:Mars is currently #4085 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4085
in 2023
+ 3418
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Mars
Behind the Name, Mars, November 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Mars
Online Etymology Dictionary, Mars, November 2018
Britannica, Mars, Roman god, March 2024
World History Encyclopedia, Mars, January 2014
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