Mars

Mars is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Mars isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

774

1,070

New York City Dog Name Database

1,804

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Mars is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Mars was, in the past month, the 4180th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Mars is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Mars was viewed 43 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Mars's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Mars is most adored in Wyoming, Hawaii and Rhode Island.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arkansas, Tennessee and Arizona.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Mars.

Most popular breeds named Mars:

1. Australian Shepherd
2. Chinese Shar-Pei
3. Bulldog
4. Pointer
5. Dachshund

Mars is found in these categories:

roman

Named after the Roman god of war.

mythical

Named after the Roman god of war, symbolizing strength and power, often associated with dogs.

celestial

Named after Roman god of war, it's also a famed red planet.