Mars vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

Roman English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Mars Rank #1,455

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Mars or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Barry mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Mars and Barry boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.