Mark vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Mark Rank #246

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Xander mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Mark and Xander boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.