Mark vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

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15 High Risk

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Mark Rank #246

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Dean mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Mark and Dean boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.