Mark vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Nicholas mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.