Mark Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Mark

Mark Name Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: mahr(k)
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Mark Name Meaning

The name Mark means “war-like” or “of Mars, the god of war.” It is often associated with someone who is strong, courageous, and confident.

Origins of the Name Mark

The name Mark is of Latin origin and is derived from the name Marcus. Marcus was a popular name among the Roman family and was commonly used for boys in ancient Rome. The name Mark was later introduced to England and became popular in the Middle Ages.

Popularity of the Name Mark

The name Mark has consistently been a popular name for boys in the United States, ranking in the top 100 names for many years. Its popularity is likely due to its strong meaning and classic sound.

Final Thoughts on the Name Mark

Mark, Mark, Mark! This name is as solid as a rock, with a long history of popularity and a strong meaning to match. If you’re looking for a name that will help your son stand tall and brave in the face of any challenge, Mark is a great choice. Whether he’s facing down the school bully or taking on a tough project at work, this name gives him the courage and confidence to take on the world. And let’s be real, who doesn’t want their son to be a fearless warrior?

Mark Name Popularity

How popular is the name Mark? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	218	74	0.021%
1911	232	81	0.0218%
1912	208	232	0.046%
1913	203	292	0.0515%
1914	209	351	0.0504%
1915	205	494	0.0544%
1916	202	533	0.0552%
1917	213	501	0.0501%
1918	204	601	0.056%
1919	211	559	0.0534%
1920	219	560	0.0504%
1921	213	597	0.0521%
1922	199	636	0.0571%
1923	204	632	0.0564%
1924	203	650	0.056%
1925	211	619	0.0548%
1926	199	677	0.0616%
1927	201	677	0.0612%
1928	208	620	0.0579%
1929	221	544	0.0525%
1930	220	557	0.0533%
1931	196	628	0.0636%
1932	184	695	0.0703%
1933	180	664	0.0713%
1934	184	678	0.0701%
1935	172	762	0.0784%
1936	185	681	0.0707%
1937	176	780	0.0792%
1938	166	884	0.0864%
1939	168	853	0.0839%
1940	147	1,149	0.1081%
1941	121	1,610	0.143%
1942	117	2,025	0.1604%
1943	100	2,509	0.1922%
1944	93	2,734	0.2206%
1945	72	3,543	0.2905%
1946	58	5,330	0.3612%
1947	47	7,768	0.4654%
1948	29	10,268	0.6432%
1949	24	13,728	0.8534%
1950	23	16,605	1.0313%
1951	20	21,210	1.251%
1952	17	25,682	1.4713%
1953	12	29,319	1.6566%
1954	12	36,199	1.9802%
1955	9	42,223	2.2955%
1956	8	48,811	2.5844%
1957	7	52,802	2.744%
1958	7	52,662	2.7864%
1959	6	56,917	2.9957%
1960	6	58,731	3.0997%
1961	6	57,764	3.0596%
1962	6	53,503	2.9143%
1963	6	49,353	2.7494%
1964	6	45,273	2.572%
1965	7	38,269	2.3402%
1966	7	34,805	2.2292%
1967	7	34,931	2.3018%
1968	7	35,421	2.3589%
1969	8	33,396	2.1677%
1970	9	31,494	1.979%
1971	13	25,136	1.6727%
1972	18	21,507	1.5791%
1973	15	20,388	1.5726%
1974	16	18,916	1.4554%
1975	19	16,751	1.3036%
1976	25	15,517	1.204%
1977	25	15,442	1.1456%
1978	26	14,870	1.106%
1979	30	14,394	1.0208%
1980	31	14,156	0.9682%
1981	33	13,544	0.9214%
1982	32	13,871	0.9282%
1983	31	13,812	0.936%
1984	32	13,215	0.8884%
1985	32	13,190	0.869%
1986	35	12,605	0.8351%
1987	36	11,993	0.7859%
1988	39	11,704	0.751%
1989	42	11,317	0.7013%
1990	47	10,679	0.6443%
1991	47	9,682	0.594%
1992	49	8,743	0.5478%
1993	49	8,058	0.5169%
1994	48	7,486	0.4878%
1995	52	6,886	0.4569%
1996	55	6,597	0.4406%
1997	58	6,168	0.417%
1998	64	5,892	0.3937%
1999	69	5,604	0.3742%
2000	79	5,216	0.3414%
2001	84	4,751	0.3153%
2002	93	4,219	0.2815%
2003	105	4,020	0.2642%
2004	113	3,761	0.2468%
2005	114	3,519	0.2302%
2006	128	3,237	0.2067%
2007	138	2,960	0.1876%
2008	139	2,907	0.1881%
2009	153	2,558	0.1711%
2010	161	2,407	0.167%
2011	159	2,410	0.1692%
2012	176	2,185	0.1533%
2013	183	2,193	0.154%
2014	188	2,174	0.1492%
2015	194	2,050	0.1409%
2016	193	2,045	0.1418%
2017	202	1,913	0.1371%
2018	209	1,845	0.1343%
2019	221	1,661	0.1227%
2020	234	1,506	0.1183%
2021	255	1,370	0.1121%
2022	248	1,395	0.1057%

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Names Like Mark

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What names are variants of Mark?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Mark.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Marc	A variant form, regarded as French, of Marcus.	French
Marco	Warlike	Italian
Marcos	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marcus	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marek		Polish
Mario	Manly	Italian
Marius	Manly; dedicated to Mars	Latin
Markey	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marko	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Markos	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Markov	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Markus	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marq	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marque	Dedicated to Mars	Latin

Marques	Dedicated to Mars; nobleman; lord of the borderlands	Latin
Marquus	Dedicated to Mars	Latin

What names sound like Mark?

If you like how Mark sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Mark.

Name	Meaning	Origin
March	Borderland, frontier	French
Marik		Polish
Mirek	Peaceful glory	Slavic
Mirko	Peaceful glory	Slavic

What names are similar to Mark?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Denmark		Scandinavian

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Siblings of Mark

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Newton	New town	English

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Vanessa Hernandez Mar 22 at 4:41 pm

I like/love the name Mark Anthony it reminds me of love the gentle loving caring kinda love … That brings hope strength and faith.. I imagine sunshine brids chirping and colorful ? butterflies …

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Christine Dec 19 at 6:21 pm

Our firstborn son is named Luke and we loved to continue naming our children based on the books of the New Testament and felt like God called us to name our next son Mark. We already feel the name is so fitting and appropriate. He definitely looks like a Mark!

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Tanya May 18 at 12:17 pm

Mark is a perfect universal beautiful name for out bilingual family ?

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Ruth Apr 11 at 1:33 pm

Our Mark is a third, so we chose his name so he could carry on his grandpa and daddy’s names. I was nervous about the name because I have a one syllable name and don’t always like how short it is, but Mark fits our son perfectly, and when it seems too short I just add on his middle name, and I love using his whole name regularly!

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