Mark vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mark Rank #246

Joel Rank #219

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Joel more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Joel mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mark and Joel boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.