Mark vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Mark Rank #246

Colin Rank #335

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Mark or Colin more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Mark and Colin mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mark and Colin boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.