Mar
Pronunciation: [ m-AHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Mar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 239 babies have been named Mar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,534 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,534
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Mar is also used as a girl name, ranked #2971.
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About the Name Mar
Mar is a boy name .
Is Mar a boy or girl name? Mar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,534 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,971. Mar is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mar is currently ranked #8,534 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Mar include Mark, Marcus, Martin, Marco, Marshall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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