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Wade vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#341
Total SSA Count
1,009
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wade Rank #341
Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #341 for Wade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wade or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Mark mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Wade and Mark boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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