Patrick vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Mark Rank #246

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Patrick or Mark more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Mark mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Patrick and Mark boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.