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Adam vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Mark Rank #246

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Mark more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Adam and Mark mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Adam and Mark boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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