Mark vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Damien Rank #345

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Mark or Damien more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Mark and Damien mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Damien boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.