Desmond vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Desmond Rank #369

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #369 for Desmond.

Is Desmond or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Desmond at #369 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Mark mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Desmond and Mark boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.