Kelly vs Mars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

Roman English American

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Mars Rank #1,455

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Mars more popular?

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Mars mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin).

Are Kelly and Mars boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Mars is primarily a boy name.