Max vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Max Rank #175

Mark Rank #246

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Max or Mark more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Max and Mark mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Max and Mark boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.