Back to Baby Names

Knox vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Mark Rank #246

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Mark more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Knox and Mark mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Knox and Mark boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons