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Mark
Meaning: probably from Mars · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The English form of Marcus. Saint Mark wrote the second Gospel; Mark Twain is a famous pen name.
Famous people named Mark
- Saint Mark the Evangelist
- Mark Twain (pen name)
Nicknames
Markie
Variants & related names
Marcus, Marco, Marc, Marek
Mark name art
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FAQ
What does the name Mark mean?
Mark means “probably from Mars”. It comes from Latin.
Is Mark a popular name?
Mark is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Mark?
Markie.
What are other forms of Mark?
Marcus, Marco, Marc, Marek.
Similar names
Maximus · Ollie · Lucas · Leo · Julian · Anthony
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.