Anderson vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Anderson Rank #357

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Mark mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Anderson and Mark boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.