What does the name Mark mean?

The name Mark means "Devoted to the god of war".

How popular is the name Mark?

In 2023, 1,437 babies were named Mark in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Mark is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Mark is a name of Latin origin.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 1,437 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,357,917

Peak Year: 1960

Mark is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Marcus. It means "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war.

Boy names closely related to Mark

Michael Benjamin Noah Logan David Jordan Aiden Austin

Girl names closely related to Mark

Eva Julia Arya Sophia Emilia Olivia Abigail Hannah

Names with similar meaning to Mark

Jamarcus Marc Marcanthony Marcel Marcela Marcelino Marcella Marcello

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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