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Mark vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Erick Rank #333

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Erick more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Mark and Erick mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Mark and Erick boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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