Mark vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Mark Rank #246

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Ivan mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Mark and Ivan boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.