Lake vs Mars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Lake Rank #1,633
Mars Rank #1,455

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 vs #1633 for Lake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lake ___

  • Lake Henry
  • Lake James
  • Lake Owen
  • Lake Reid
  • Lake Cole
  • Lake River

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 Lake

River Forest Blaze Brook Ridge

If you choose Mars

Luna Orion Aurora Juno Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Mars more popular?

Mars is more popular, ranked #1455 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Mars mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin).

Are Lake and Mars boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Mars is primarily a boy name.

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