Mars: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahrs
Origin: Roman
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Meaning: Of war origin.

Mars, the red planet, was named after the Roman god of war. According to Roman mythology, Mars rode on a chariot pulled by two horses named Phobos and Deimos, which are also the names of Mars 'moons. The use of the name Mars has remained consistent in astronomy and space exploration. The planet'significance lies in its potential for supporting life and its role as a target for future human missions. The name Mars is important because it represents a celestial body that has captivated human imagination for centuries.

Mars Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Mars is currently #4395 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Mars is currently #1941 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Mars is currently #2120 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Mars is currently #957 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Mars is currently #2210 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Mars is currently #993 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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