Mars vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Mars Rank #1,455

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Mars or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and West mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Mars and West boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.