Mark vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Alex mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Alex boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.