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Mar

Pronunciation: [ m-AHR ]

Boy Name #8,534 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mar is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHR.

Parents who love the name Mar often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#8,534
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Mar is also used as a girl name, ranked #2971.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mar

Is Mar a boy or girl name?
Mar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8534. As a girl name, it is ranked #2971. Mar is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Mar?
Mar is pronounced m-AHR.
How popular is the name Mar?
Mar is currently ranked #8534 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Mar a common or rare name?
Mar is an uncommon name, ranked #8534 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mar

Mar is a boy name .

Is Mar a boy or girl name? Mar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,534 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,971. Mar is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mar is currently ranked #8,534 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mar include Mark, Marcus, Martin, Marco, Marshall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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