Barry vs Mars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bar

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Barry Rank #1,421
Mars Rank #1,455

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1455 for Mars.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barry ___

  • Barry James
  • Barry John
  • Barry Michael
  • Barry Thomas
  • Barry Patrick
  • Barry Allen

Mars ___

  • Mars James
  • Mars Alexander
  • Mars Orion
  • Mars Leo
  • Mars River
  • Mars Thatcher

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barry

Gary Larry Terry Carol Sharon

If you choose Mars

Luna Orion Aurora Juno Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry or Mars more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Barry and Mars mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin).

Are Barry and Mars boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Mars is primarily a boy name.

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