Mark vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Mark Rank #246

Reed Rank #422

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Mark or Reed more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Mark and Reed mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Mark and Reed boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.