Mark
Mark: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /maːk/ · /mɑː(ɹ)k/
Meaning and origin of Mark
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Middle English Mark, from the Latin praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from Proto-Italic *Māwortis.
How popular is Mark?
Since 1880, 4,496 girls and 1,362,176 boys in the U.S. have been named Mark (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #807 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #6 in 1959. In 2025 it ranked #245 for boys, with 1,416 babies given the name.
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Mark FAQ
What does the name Mark mean?
A male given name from Latin. From Middle English Mark, from the Latin praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from Proto-Italic *Māwortis.
What is the origin of the name Mark?
Mark is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Mark?
Since 1880, 4,496 girls and 1,362,176 boys in the U.S. have been named Mark (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #807 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #6 in 1959. In 2025 it ranked #245 for boys, with 1,416 babies given the name.
Is Mark a boy or girl name?
Mark is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,496 girls and 1,362,176 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.