Mark vs George

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

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and George mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and George boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons