Back to Baby Names

Parker 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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Parker Rank #97
Mark Rank #246

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parker or Mark more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Parker and Mark mean?

Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Parker and Mark boy or girl names?

Parker is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons