Mark vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Mark Rank #246

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Riley mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Mark and Riley boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.