Mark Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mark Name at a Glance

Name	Mark
Meaning	Derived from Latin 'Marcus': Mars (Roman god of war). St. Mark was the author of the second Gospel. Famous Bearer: Mark Twain (1835-1910). Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mark Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mark means “Derived from Latin 'Marcus': Mars (Roman god of war). St. Mark was the author of the second Gospel. Famous Bearer: Mark Twain (1835-1910). Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mark Name Origin

Our database records Mark under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mark a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mark is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mark

When considering Mark for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.