Nathan vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Nathan Rank #62

Mark Rank #246

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Nathan or Mark more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Mark mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Mark boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.