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Mars vs Rush

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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Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mars Rank #1,455
Rush Rank #1,496

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 vs #1496 for Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mars or Rush more popular?

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Mars and Rush mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Mars and Rush boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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