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Mars vs Ripley

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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Ripley

Boy #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,402
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mars Rank #1,455
Ripley Rank #1,402

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 vs #1455 for Mars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mars or Ripley more popular?

Ripley is more popular, ranked #1402 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Ripley mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin).

Are Mars and Ripley boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Ripley is primarily a boy name.

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