Benson 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

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Popularity Comparison

Benson Rank #436
Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #436 for Benson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benson ___

  • Benson James
  • Benson Cole
  • Benson Reid
  • Benson Thomas
  • Benson Lee
  • Benson Grant

Mark ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Benson

Harrison Fletcher Emery Weston Nora

If you choose Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benson or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Mark mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Benson and Mark boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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