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Mark vs Louis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Louis mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Mark and Louis boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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