Paul vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Paul Rank #264

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Mark mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Mark boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.