Mark
Mark is derived from the Latin name Marcus, associated with Mars, the Roman god of war, giving it a strong, martial quality. It became widely popular through Saint Mark the Evangelist, author of the second Gospel in the New Testament.
Current Popularity
#246 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Single syllable makes it crisp and memorable
- •Works well across multiple languages and cultures
- •Strong biblical and historical associations
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Mark Twain
American author and humorist
Mark Zuckerberg
Co-founder of Facebook
Mark Hamill
Actor, known for Star Wars
Mark Wahlberg
Actor and producer
Statistics
1,360,769
Total births since 1880
1960
Peak year
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