Mark vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mark Rank #246

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Nathan mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mark and Nathan boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.