Mark

Meaning and originality:

Mark is the anglicized version of the Latin name Marcus. Marcus is one of the oldest Roman names. In antiquity and the classical era, they only had a dozen of names to choose from and Marcus was one of these few options. We are not sure about the etymological origin of Marcus. We have two possible sources for this name. One possibility is that it comes from Mars. Mars is the Roman god of war. In this meaning Marcus would probably refer to a warrior. The other possibility is that it comes from the Latin adjective “mas” which means ‘male, virile’. The main reason behind the popularity of Mark in English speaking countries is that Mark is the name of the Evangelist and author of the second gospel in the New Testament.

Here are some famous people named Mark:

Mark McGwire (baseball player)
Mark Calcavecchia (golfer)
Mark Chesnutt (musician)

What are your baby’s characteristics like when you name him Mark?

 This name stimulates logical thinking. There is a great possibility that you are intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. You want to know the truth and that's why it is possible that you are interested in Mysticism. Sometimes you avoid others and try to be alone. You like beautiful and luxurious things.

You want to be a leader. You don’t like to be told what to do and that is why you want to be the boss. You are very good at finding new solutions for old problems. You can come up with ideas on the spot. Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You try to stay away from needy and idle people.

You keep going until you finish your tasks. As a worker, you are very energetic. Structured workplaces fit you very well. These places make you feel stable and safe. When it comes to life, you have a very logical and reasonable view towards it.

How do people react to you?

People believe that you are a generous person who has a lot of compassion for others. You make people feel comfortable. People tend to depend on you. You are not bothered by fashion; it is even possible to say that, at times, you tend to be a shabby dresser. People look at you as a father figure.

People generally look at this name as a youthful, wholesome, and simple name.

Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green

Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday

Popularity:

Mark has been present in the U.S popularity charts since the start f these lists. In 1944, Mark earned a spot among the Top 100 list of most popular names for boys in the U.S. since then, Mark has continued its upward movement. In 1955, Mark made it to the Top 10 popular names for boys in the U.S and stayed there until 1970. This marks the peak of popularity for Mark. Since those peak days, mark slowly dropped in popularity and in 2003 for the first time in 60 years it failed to make it to the top 100 most popular names. The decline is not showing any signs of comeback but we still believe in Mark and its ability in making the top positions. If you want your son to have a strong name, Mark is a great option for you.