Mark vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Mark Rank #246

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Alan mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Mark and Alan boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.