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Mark vs Theo

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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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Theo mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Mark and Theo boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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