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
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1455 for Mars.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.
Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Mars is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.