Mark vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mark Rank #246

Simon Rank #251

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Mark or Simon more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Mark and Simon mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mark and Simon boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.