Mars vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

Roman English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Mars Rank #1,455

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Mars or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Dale mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Mars and Dale boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.