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Mark vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Russell Rank #368

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #368 for Russell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Russell more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Mark and Russell mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Mark and Russell boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.

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