Mark

Meaning of Mark

Derived from Mars, the Roman god of war; it can also mean 'warlike' or 'to defend'.

Mark has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mark

Mark has held fairly steady, sitting around #245 in 2025 after peaking at #79 in 2000.

Notable people named Mark

• Mark Wahlberg
  Actor and producer
• Mark Zuckerberg
  Facebook co-founder
• Mark Ruffalo
  Actor and activist
• Mark Hamill
  Actor, Luke Skywalker
• Mark Twain
  Author and humorist

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Questions about the name Mark

What does the name Mark mean?

Mark means derived from mars, the roman god of war; it can also mean 'warlike' or 'to defend', and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Mark a boy's or a girl's name?

Mark is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mark?

In 2025, Mark ranked #245 for boys, up from #246 the year before.

When was Mark most popular?

Mark peaked at #79 in 2000.