Mark vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #246 for Mark.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Olivia mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mark and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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