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Mark: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Mark · 1 syllable

Everything about the name Mark: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Dedicated to Mars»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Popularity

97 out of 100

Where Mark is popular

  • Ukraine#6
  • RussiaTop 10

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Mark

With its Latin heritage, Mark has long been valued for its meaning, "Dedicated to Mars." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.

In everyday speech Mark is said Mark (1 syllable). Mark is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Марк.

Today Mark is a very popular choice, scoring 97 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .

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Variants & Related Spellings

Марк

FAQ

What does the name Mark mean?+

The name Mark means "Dedicated to Mars".

What is the origin of the name Mark?+

Mark is a name of Latin origin.

Is Mark a girl or boy name?+

Mark is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Mark?+

Mark is pronounced Mark (1 syllable).

Is Mark a popular name?+

Mark is a very popular choice, scoring 97 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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