Mark vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Mark Rank #246

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and River mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Mark and River boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.