Mark vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Mark Rank #246

Derek Rank #258

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Mark or Derek more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Mark and Derek mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Mark and Derek boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.