Eric vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Eric Rank #252

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Mark mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Eric and Mark boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.