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Lake vs Mars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Mars Rank #1,455

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 vs #1633 for Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Mars more popular?

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Mars mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin).

Are Lake and Mars boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Mars is primarily a boy name.

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