Mars vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Mars Rank #1,455

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Mars or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Linus mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Mars and Linus boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.