Mark vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Leon mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Leon boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.