Mark vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Mark Rank #246

Paul Rank #264

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Mark or Paul more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Mark and Paul mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Mark and Paul boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.