Mark vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Mark Rank #246

Gavin Rank #254

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Mark or Gavin more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Mark and Gavin mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Mark and Gavin boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.