Mars
“God of War; strong” — Associated with strength and masculinity
Latin origin · Unisex name
#1255US 2023
154Births / yr
↑Rising
743All-time births
📅 Since 201600
How to pronounce Mars
MAHRZ
/ˈmɑrz/ · stress on MAHRZ · 1 syllable
“God of War; strong”
Associated with strength and masculinity · Latin origin
What does Mars mean and where does it come from?
Mars is traditionally known as the name of the Roman god of war, often associated with strength and masculinity. However, in recent years, it has been adopted more frequently as a female name, emphasizing qualities of strength and warmth. In modern contexts, Mars also references the planet, which ma
Cultural significance
Mars has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Latin-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god of war; strong.
Peak popularity
Reached #5988 in 2019 — currently #1255 in the US.
How else can you spell Mars?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Mars?
Mars works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Mars Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Mars Rose
Floral · soft ending
Mars Mae
Sweet · timeless
Mars Claire
French influence · crisp
Mars Jane
Literary · strong
Mars Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Mars right now?
Rising fast — up 311 spots — currently #1255 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Mars
Mars is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2016. With 743 total births recorded, Mars remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #6072 in 2020 to #1255 in 2023. Mars is used for both genders: 9% female and 91% male.
Names that peaked alongside Mars in 2019:
Mars by decade
Mars peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 18 | |
| 1930s | 5 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 12 | |
| 1980s | 12 | |
| 1990s | 6 | |
| 2000s | 72 | |
| 2010s ★ | 493 | |
| 2020s | 115 |
Mars has only 743 total recorded births since 2016 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Mars?
BASQUE
Matxin
CROATIAN
Tin
DUTCH
Tijn
ENGLISH
MartieMarty
Famous people named Mars
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Mars (Roman senator or statesman)
Mars held this name during the height of Roman civilization, when Latin names spread across Europe.
M(
Mars (Renaissance scholar)
Mars used this name during the Latin revival of the Renaissance, reinforcing its classical prestige.
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Mars (historical Roman figure)
Mars carried this name during the Roman Empire, giving it the enduring weight of classical civilization.
What names sound and feel like Mars?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Mars also consider these
How is Mars written in other languages?
Gender variants of Mars
Martina ANCIENT ROMANMartina CATALANIna CROATIANMartina CROATIANTina CROATIANMartina CZECHIna DUTCHMaartje DUTCHMartina DUTCHMartine DUTCHTina DUTCHTineke DUTCHIna ENGLISHMartie ENGLISHMartina ENGLISHTina ENGLISHMartine FRENCHIna GERMANMartina GERMANMartina HUNGARIANMartina ITALIANTina ITALIANIna LIMBURGISHMartine NORWEGIANMartyna POLISHMartina SLOVAKMartina SLOVENETina SLOVENEMartina SPANISHIna SWEDISHMartina SWEDISHMarcella ANCIENT ROMANMarcellina ANCIENT ROMANMarcellinus ANCIENT ROMANMarcellus ANCIENT ROMANMarcia ANCIENT ROMANMarciana ANCIENT ROMANMarcianus ANCIENT ROMANMarcius ANCIENT ROMANMariana ANCIENT ROMANMarianus ANCIENT ROMANMarina ANCIENT ROMANMarinus ANCIENT ROMANMartzel BASQUEMarin BULGARIANMarina BULGARIANMarcel CATALANMarijan CROATIANMarijana CROATIANMarin CROATIANMarina CROATIANMarinela CROATIANMarinka CROATIANMarinko CROATIANMarjan CROATIANMarjana CROATIANMarcel CZECHMarcela CZECHMarián CZECHMarian CZECHMaren DANISHMarina DANISHMarna DANISHCeel DUTCHMarcel DUTCHMarcellus DUTCHMarijn DUTCHMarina DUTCHMarinus DUTCHRien DUTCHRina DUTCHRini DUTCHRinus DUTCHRiny DUTCHMarcelyn ENGLISHMarci ENGLISHMarcia ENGLISHMarcie ENGLISHMarcy ENGLISHMarina ENGLISHMarni ENGLISHMarnie ENGLISHMarsha ENGLISHSalena ENGLISHSalina ENGLISHSelina ENGLISHCéline FRENCHMarcel FRENCHMarcelin FRENCHMarceline FRENCHMarcelle FRENCHMarcellette FRENCHMarcellin FRENCHMarcelline FRENCHMarin FRENCHMarine FRENCHMarina GEORGIANMarine GEORGIANIna GERMANMarcel GERMANMarcella GERMANMarcellus GERMANMarina GERMANMarzell GERMANZella GERMANMarina GREEKMarinos GREEKMarcell HUNGARIANMarián HUNGARIANMarianna HUNGARIANCelino ITALIANMarcella ITALIANMarcellino ITALIANMarcello ITALIANMarciano ITALIANMariano ITALIANMarina ITALIANMarinella ITALIANMarino ITALIANMarzia ITALIANMarzio ITALIANRina ITALIANMarijona LITHUANIANMarijana MACEDONIANMarin MACEDONIANMarina MACEDONIANMarjan MACEDONIANMaren NORWEGIANMarina NORWEGIANCelina POLISHMarcel POLISHMarcela POLISHMarceli POLISHMarcelina POLISHMarian POLISHMarianna POLISHMarzanna POLISHBRAZILIAN(Marciana PORTUGUESEMarciane PORTUGUESEMarcela PORTUGUESEMarcelinho PORTUGUESEMarcelino PORTUGUESEMarcelo PORTUGUESEMárcia PORTUGUESEMarciano PORTUGUESEMárcio PORTUGUESEMariana PORTUGUESEMariano PORTUGUESEMarina PORTUGUESEMarcel ROMANIANMarcela ROMANIANMarian ROMANIANMarin ROMANIANMarina ROMANIANMarina RUSSIANMarsaili SCOTTISHMarijana SERBIANMarin SERBIANMarina SERBIANMarinko SERBIANMarjan SERBIANMarcel SLOVAKMarcela SLOVAKMarián SLOVAKMarijan SLOVENEMarijana SLOVENEMarina SLOVENEMarinka SLOVENEMarjan SLOVENEMarjana SLOVENECelino SPANISHMarcela SPANISHMarcelino SPANISHMarcelo SPANISHMarcia SPANISHMarciano SPANISHMarcio SPANISHMariana SPANISHMarianita SPANISHMariano SPANISHMarina SPANISHMarino SPANISHMarina SWEDISHMarina UKRAINIANMeirion WELSHMeiriona WELSHMerrion WELSH
Common questions about the name Mars
What does the name Mars mean?
Mars means "God of War; strong" — a name rooted in Latin tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Mars?
Mars is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Mars have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Mars?
Mars originates from Latin tradition. Latin names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Mars?
Mars is a one-syllable name pronounced M AA1 R Z. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
How does Mars sound with different last names?
As a one-syllable name, Mars flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Mars ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.
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