Nicholas vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Mark Rank #246

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Nicholas or Mark more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Mark mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Mark boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.