Ryan vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Ryan Rank #87

Mark Rank #246

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Ryan or Mark more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Mark mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Mark boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.