Mark
Dedicated to Mars or consecrated to the god of war (Latin)
Mark is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 53, with 124,585 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
Dedicated to Mars or consecrated to the god of war (Latin)
Mark comes from the Latin name Marcus, historically associated with Mars, the Roman god of war. Popularized globally through Christianity by Mark the Evangelist, author of the second Gospel, the English form became one of the most prolific male given names in the Philippines from the mid-20th century onwards.
Derived from the Latin name Marcus, likely referring to Mars, the Roman god of war. It spread worldwide via Saint Mark the Evangelist and entered heavy Philippine use through Catholic tradition and American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Ubiquitously used both as a standalone name and as the first element in popular compound names such as Mark Anthony, Mark Joseph, Mark Lester, or John Mark. Common Philippine nicknames include Mac-Mac, Mac, and Marky.
Related forms
- Marcos Spanish
- Marco Italian
- Marc French
- Markus German
Would your family give Mark?
Mark it if your family would give this first name. The count is for 2026 on this site. It is not the civil registry, and it is not babies registered in 2024. One browser can choose a name once in the year.
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Mark with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Mark with two Filipino surnames?
Mark is the given name. The full name is Mark + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Mark a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Mark is number 53, with 124,585 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.