Mark vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Mark Rank #246

King Rank #343

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #343 for King.

Is Mark or King more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Mark and King mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Mark and King boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.