Barrett vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Barrett Rank #186
Mark Rank #246

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #246 for Mark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Mark ___

  • Mark Thomas
  • Mark William
  • Mark Andrew
  • Mark James
  • Mark Anthony
  • Mark David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Mark more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Mark mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Barrett and Mark boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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