Mars
Meaning
"god of war"
Origin: Latin/Roman
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,455
- Total SSA Count
- 124
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"god of war"
Origin: Latin/Roman
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1455 for Mars.
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Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.
Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Mars is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.