Mark vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Mark Rank #246

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Richard mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mark and Richard boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.