Name comparison · boy names
Marcus vs. Mark
In 2025, Mark leads at #244 among U.S. boys' names, with Marcus at #258. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Marcus | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #258 | #244 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,341 | 1,416 |
| All-time peak | #57 in 1984 | #6 in 1959 |
| Uniqueness score | 31 / 100 | 31 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Hampshire (#169) | Alaska (#110) |