Mark vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Mark Rank #246

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Ryan mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Mark and Ryan boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.