Mark vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mark Rank #246

Gideon Rank #332

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Mark or Gideon more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Mark and Gideon mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mark and Gideon boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.