Mark vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Timothy mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Timothy boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.