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Name Origin

Mark is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman god Mars. Traditionally, it signifies 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'. It has been a popular name in Western cultures for centuries.

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Famous People

Mark Twain (1835-1910)

Author

Wrote classic American novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'
Known for his wit, satire, and social commentary

Mark Zuckerberg (1984-)

Entrepreneur

Co-founder and CEO of Facebook
One of the wealthiest people in the world

Mark Hamill (1951-)

Actor

Best known for his portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the 'Star Wars' franchise

Mark Ruffalo (1967-)

Actor

Known for roles in films such as 'The Kids Are All Right', 'Spotlight', and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hulk

Mark Cuban (1958-)

Entrepreneur, Investor

Owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team
Investor on the TV show 'Shark Tank'

Sibling Names

Matthew

Both names are classic Biblical choices with a strong and traditional feel.

Anna

Offers a nice balance of strength (Mark) and softness (Anna), common in many cultures.

Luke

Another Biblical name that shares Mark's traditional and masculine feel.

Grace

Provides a contrasting yet complementary elegance to the strong masculinity of Mark.