Mark: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “of Mars”
- Origin
- Latin
- Say it
- MARK · 1 syllable
- Used for
- Boys
From Latin Marcus, traditionally linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. Mark is also the English form of the biblical evangelist's name.
How popular is Mark?
Babies named Mark in 20241,437
2024 rank#246 boys
Peak year1960
Total US babies since 18801,365,265
Mark is steady now but far below its 1960 peak.
Names like Mark
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Mark questions
What does the name Mark mean?
Mark means "of Mars". It comes from Latin. From Latin Marcus, traditionally linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. Mark is also the English form of the biblical evangelist's name.
Is Mark a boy or girl name?
Mark is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Mark?
1,437 US babies were named Mark in 2024. Its peak year was 1960.
How do you pronounce Mark?
Mark is usually pronounced MARK.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.