Mark vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Mark Rank #246

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Matthew mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Mark and Matthew boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.