Preston vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

✓ All Clear

Preston Rank #330

Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Mark mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Preston and Mark boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.