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Mark vs Evan

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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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Evan mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Mark and Evan boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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