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Mark

Mark is a boy's name of English origin meaning “consecrated to the god Mars.” In 2024 it was given to 1,437 boys in the United States.

Mark at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“consecrated to the god Mars”
Pronunciation
/maːk/
Also spelled
Martin

About the name Mark

Mark belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “consecrated to the god Mars” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Martin.

In the United States, Mark first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6 in 1959, and in 2024 1,437 babies received the name — 1,360,769 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mark in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#6 in 1959
Peak year
1960
Babies named Mark in 2024
1,437
Total since 1880
1,360,769

Spellings & short forms

Martin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mark mean?

Mark means “consecrated to the god Mars” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mark a boy or girl name?

Mark is a boy name. In 2024, 1,437 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mark?

Mark comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Martin.

How popular is the name Mark?

Mark first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #6 in 1959, and 1,437 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Mark?

Mark is pronounced /maːk/ (IPA).

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