Mark vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Nicolas mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.