Mark vs Mathias

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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Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Mathias Rank #338

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #338 for Mathias.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mark ___

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

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Mathias more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Mark and Mathias mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mark and Mathias boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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