Mars vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Mars Rank #1,455

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Mars or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Gerald mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mars and Gerald boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.