Name comparison
John vs Mark
John is the more common of the two, with roughly 7.3x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | John | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 7,900,000 | 1,080,886 |
| Global rank | #4 | #19 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,013 | 1 in 7,401 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.6%) | Male (99.7%) |
| Countries with data | 2 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 2,626,987 | 1,080,886 |
How they differ
John has approximately 7.9M living bearers compared to 1.1M for Mark - a ratio of about 7.3x.
John originates from Hebrew (Yochanan - 'graced by God'). Mark originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is John or Mark more popular?
John is more popular worldwide, with approximately 7,900,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,080,886 for Mark. That is roughly 7.3x more bearers of John.
What is the difference in origin between John and Mark?
John originates from Hebrew. Mark originates from unknown sources.
Are John and Mark used for the same gender?
Both John and Mark are predominantly used as male names.
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