Mark vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Mark Rank #246

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and August mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Mark and August boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.