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August vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
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

August Rank #88
Mark Rank #246

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Mark more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do August and Mark mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are August and Mark boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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