Robert vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Mark Rank #246

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Robert or Mark more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Robert and Mark mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Robert and Mark boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.