Emma 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

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mark Rank #246

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #246 for Mark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mark more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mark mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Mark boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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