Mark vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Peter mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Peter boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.