Mark

Meaning

Mark is traditionally explained through Latin Marcus/Martius, linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, so the name is often taken to mean “of Mars” or “warlike.” In Christian usage it was strongly established by Saint Mark the Evangelist. The excerpts also show the English word “mark” in the sense of a sign or identifying feature, but they do not give a direct etymology of the given name from that sense.

Origin

Fun fact

Because of Saint Mark, the name spread widely across Europe and became one of the most durable New Testament names.