Richard vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mark Rank #246

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Richard or Mark more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mark mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Mark boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.