I like Mark. It's a handsome, refined, cool name to me and can work on all ages and all people. I think of Mark from Spectrum Pulse, one of my favorite Youtubers and video essayists, so that's a positive thing on my book. Also, this name being "boring" is not a valid critique for me. I already talked about it in length in my Jane comment, but in short I find it to be a bit bad, tired and overused for short & common names, and I hate that there is a pressure to be unique and to use uncommon names. And again, that's not bad, there are good long uncommon names out there, but in my book short common names are just as good...so why the hatred? Because it has one syllable, happens to be a word, is short in length, too "common" (which I find to be a bad critique by the way) and was too popular in the 1960s? Please. Highly recommend this name, it's very handsome and honestly I could care less if it's associated with a word for stain.
Mark Malyar (b. 2000) is an Israeli Paralympic swimmer who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Mark Peters is a Danish Paralympic rugby player who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Mark Mekenkamp (b. 1973) is a Dutch Paralympic cyclist who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Mark Swan (b. 2001) is a British Paralympic powerlifter who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Mark Tompsett (b. 2006) is a British Paralympic swimmer who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Mark Barr (b. 1986) is an American Paralympic triathlete who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
Maybe I’ve just been unlucky but I have personally never met a Mark that wasn’t weird or a jerk. I’m also not a fan of the name in general and the fact it is literally another word for a stain is a bit off-putting as well.
Mark Coles Smith, also known by his musical identity as Kalaji, is an Aboriginal Australian actor of stage and screen, sound designer, field recordist, writer, and composer. He is known for his roles in the feature films Last Cab to Darwin (2015), Picnic at Hanging Rock (2018), and Occupation: Rainfall (2020), as well as the television series Mystery Road: Origin (2022), and the Canadian series Hard Rock Medical (2013–18).In 2023 he became the first Indigenous Australian actor to be nominated for a Gold Logie, and won Best Actor in a Series in both the AACTA International Awards as well as the domestic AACTA Awards for his role in Mystery Road: Origin.
Mark Stephen Gardener (born 6 December 1969, in Oxford, England) is an English rock musician, and a singer and guitarist with the shoegazing band Ride.
Mark L. Polansky is an American aerospace engineer and research pilot and a former NASA astronaut. He flew on three Space Shuttle missions: STS-98, STS-116, and STS-127 and was first person of Korean ancestry in space.
Maybe it's because I don't know a lot of guys named Mark, but it doesn't feel dated to me. In fact, I think it's a very strong, handsome, and cool-sounding name!
I do not understand this website. Any name that is boring or wildly overdone gets high praise. Any name that is sort of unique or interesting gets dragged through the mud. I know so many Marks, and the sound of it in general just isn't that interesting to me.
Mark King, lead singer and bassist of the band Level 42. He is considered one the the world’s best bass players, known for having introduced the slap bass style in the 80s.
I used to think Mark was boring, but it grew on me. It’s now one of my favourites! Besides, it’s nowhere near as common as it used to be. I don’t know any Marks. Like others have said, it’s a handsome name, much like Martin.
This is the name of my boyfriend who's a sweet lovable guy. He has a great personality and we clicked so well the first time we talked. He's left a Mark on my heart. This name suits him so well. Sure the name is basic and simple but there's nothing wrong with that. Every Mark I have ever met has had a strong personality. This name works for all ages from children to adulthood to old age and everything in between. Naming your son Mark in this day and age he'd be probably the only one and won't have to share his name with anybody else, by having half a dozen Mark's in his class.
Simple and classic but not at all common. I'm 21 and I only went to school with 1 Mark ever, and he was 2 years older than me. Safe to say that Mark is no longer "overused." I don't care for this spelling though, I like Marc much better.
Mark Meer is a Canadian actor. He is know for voicing Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect video game trilogy and William Mackenzie in the 2014 video game The Long Dark.
Mark David Chapman, who pleaded guilty to murdering John Lennon in 1980. Chapman was sentenced to 20 years-to-life and has been denied parole ten times amid campaigns against his release. Chapman is now housed at Wende Correctional.
This is one that appears rather dated and not as refined as it might have been decades ago. Like the name Matt, it tends to conjure an image of a certain period in the previous century when it was hip and full of spice. Now? It appears rather bland and lacking a certain element of uniqueness.
Automatically makes me think of a generation X guy or a baby boomer. I think it would be odd on a young boy in this day and age, like naming a girl Sharon or a boy Frank. Not impossible, just a bit odd.
I have a biological uncle, an "adopted uncle", and a friend named Mark. It's a simple name, and all the Marks I know are goofy, but nice and (fairly) easy to get along with. And they all have quite a personality, too.
In 2018, 50 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Mark who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 18th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
This name has saved my life a few times over! All by the same person, MARK EDWARD FISCHBACH! Also known as Markiplier! If you find a Mark hold onto him. All the marks I meet are wonderful people like my best friend and boyfriend!
Mark Webber is an Australian racing driver, who competed in Formula 1 from 2002-2013 for Minardi, Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull. He scored 9 wins from 215 starts. After Formula 1, he raced in the FIA World Endurance Championship for Porsche, but retired from driving in 2016 in order to take a representative role with Porsche and focus on his media work for Channel 4.
Mark Cuban is an American businessman, investor, author, television personality, and philanthropist. He is the owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, co-owner of 2929 Entertainment and chairman of the AXS TV. He is also one of the main "shark" investors on the ABC reality television series, Shark Tank. In 2011, Cuban wrote an e-book, How to Win at the Sport of Business, in which he chronicles his life experiences in business and sports.
Mark Edward Fischbach, better known by his online pseudonym Markiplier, is an American YouTube personality. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he began his career in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
Mark Dayton is an American politician who is the 40th and current Governor of Minnesota, serving since 2011. He was previously a United States Senator for Minnesota from 2001 to 2007, and the Minnesota State Auditor from 1991 to 1995. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), which affiliates with the national Democratic Party.
Mark van der Maarel, is a Dutch footballer who plays as a right back for FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie. Van der Maarel was in his youth an Argonaut, and after a spell in the Haarlem youth, he joined FC Utrecht in May 2008.
The name is simple, with only one syllable, but in my opinion it's a strong-sounding name. I find many people with this name have strong personalities as if compensating for their simple name.
Mark Fischbach, more well known as Markiplier, is a YouTube personality who primarily makes gaming videos. At the time this was posted, he recently reached 11, 000, 000 subscribers.
Mark ranked at #10 in the Netherlands in 1975, #6 in 1980, #4 in 1985 (behind Johannes, Dennis, and Jan), and #6 in 1990. The spelling Marc reached its peak in 1976, at #29.
I find it abhorrent that someone referred to the name Mark as being like having marks all over your body. Indeed, the comment disgusted me, yet I am proud to be a Mark regardless of how small minded the creator of the aforementioned comment may be.
"Mark" is an incredibly classic, timeless, professional and handsome name. I find it an honoring bow to the old-world, yet a welcoming wave to contemporary life. A breath of fresh air from all the "Jayden"s. I only support the traditional spellings... in other words: Mark, Marc. Taking it a further "kre8tiv" step to "Marck" instantly murders the elegant pleasure."Markie/Marky" is an irresistible nickname, may I add.
One of them is Mark Wahlberg... best actor ever! He plays Det Terry Hoitz in this year's film 'The Other Guys' (release 8/6/10), and Bob Lee Swagger on 'Shooter'...
It's funny how many posters I'm seeing that scorn the name Mark for sounding like he's "marking things up" or "leaving marks all over the place." I've always thought that the sentiment "to leave your mark on something/someone" was very powerful, especially when conveyed in someone's name. I'd have to be one of those "refrigerator mothers" if I ever had a son and didn't feel like he'd left some kind of mark on me.
Mark O. Barton (April 2, 1955 - July 29, 1999) was an American spree killer who gained notoriety when he shot and killed 9 people, besides murdering his wife, son, and daughter.
This is my dad's name and it is a very lovely name. All the Mark's I have met have been hard working, extremely friendly, and very funny. This name is highly usable as a boy's name.
Just thought you would like to know that the names Mark and Marcus have both Hebrew and Greek origins. Marcus is written this way in Greek: ΜάρκοςMarcus is written this way in Hebrew: מרקוסHitchcock's Bible Dictionary gives the meaning of Mark and Marcus as: polite; shiningSaint Mark the Evangelist (Hebrew: מרקוס; Greek: Μάρκος; 1st century), also known as John Mark, is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark and a companion of Saint Peter.
I was happy when I discovered my cousin is named this so now if I ever marry and have a son, I can say that this name is my cousin and not be lying. I don't like this name, mainly because, every Mark (including my cousin) except one are all really good people. Unfortunately, the latter gives me bad thoughts of the name since I've known him soooooo very long now. Otherwise, it's a good name.
I have a lot of friends named Mark and they are all kind of self centered and always around girls. If you are thinking about naming your son Mark, I like the name but not the personalities.
Mark is a very overly used name in America and I'm sure it's well know in other countries as well. I've known about three people with this name personally and all of them are hard working and honest people. The trait to be silly and creative seems to follow with this name too. Though I have to say that the Polish form of Mark is my favorite. It's more classy. Overall, Mark is a good name with great personality but only if you can overcome the fact that it is overused. Though it's probably not as overused as Christopher or Jacob. =D That's a plus.
Famous bearer: Former St. Louis Cardinals 1st Baseman Mark McGuire, who, in 1998, set the new MLB home run record at 70. (Barry Bonds later stole that record.)
This name also has a real sentimental connection to me. It's very timeless and it's a name I will always love. I have met heaps of people with this name and they have all been quite nice. :)