Mark vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Mark Rank #246

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Kevin mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mark and Kevin boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.