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Mars vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

Cultural Roots

Roman English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,455
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mars Rank #1,455
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1455 for Mars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mars or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Matthew mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Mars and Matthew boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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