Mars
/?ma?rs/ · 1 syllable
⚧ Unisex ◎ Latin ◈ 1 syllable
"God of war, warrior, planet Mars"

From Latin

Mars means the god of war — the Roman deity who gave his name to March, martial arts, and the Red Planet. Bruno Mars is one of the biggest pop stars on Earth. Elon Musk wants to colonise Mars. Veronica Mars is TV's best teenage detective. Four letters of war, pop music, planetary colonisation, and the most ambitious dream in human history.

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Mars at a glance
MeaningGod of war, warrior, planet Mars
OriginLatin
GenderUnisex
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#1916
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Why parents love Mars
  • Bruno Mars is one of the biggest pop stars alive.
  • Mars is the planet humanity dreams of colonising.
  • Four letters with a commanding, short sound: MARZ.
  • Veronica Mars is TV's most beloved teen detective.
  • The meaning god of war carries maximum ancient power.
The vibe of Mars
god of warRed PlanetBruno MarscolonisationVeronicaRomanmartialMarch
Origin & history of Mars
Latin Mars (god of war) English Mars
1
Latin roots
Mars is the Roman god of war, who gave his name to March, martial arts, and the Red Planet. Bruno Mars is one of the biggest pop stars on Earth. Mars is the planet humanity most dreams of colonising. Veronica Mars is TV's best teen detective.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Roman mythology; the planet has been named since antiquity.
3
Today
Mars remains a beloved choice, ranking #1916 in the US. 1,388 babies have been named Mars since 1923.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Mars?
2023 peak year
Mars is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1916), with about 113 babies named Mars each year. In 2023, 154 babies received the name (ranked #1255). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 1,388.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
154 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,255)
113 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,130 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,388 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,916) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Mars
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Mars's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — war-god leadership. People named Mars tend to be commanding, ambitious, and gifted at conquering the unconquerable.

Conquers the unconquerable
Red-Planet ambition
God-of-war command
Bruno-level stardom
Veronica-level detection
M4
A1
R9
S1
Sum: 15 → Life path 6
Personality of Mars
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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Numerology life path calculator

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