Arthur vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Mark Rank #246

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Arthur or Mark more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Mark mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Mark boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.