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Mark vs Adam

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

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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Adam mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Mark and Adam boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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