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Maxwell vs Mark

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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Popularity Comparison

Maxwell Rank #182
Mark Rank #246

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxwell or Mark more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Mark mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Maxwell and Mark boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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