Mark vs Desmond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Mark Rank #246

Desmond Rank #369

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #369 for Desmond.

Is Mark or Desmond more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Desmond at #369 in the United States.

What do Mark and Desmond mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mark and Desmond boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Desmond is primarily a boy name.