Mars vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

Roman English American

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Mars Rank #1,455

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Mars or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Alder mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Mars and Alder boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.