Which name is better: Mark (Marcus) or Elliott?

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ForDearJadeCat · 24/07/2026 21:10

Which name do you think is better: Mark (Marcus) or Elliott?

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ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 24/07/2026 21:47

Marcus

certainlycurious · 24/07/2026 21:40

Definitely Elliot.

I can't help but see 'ott' at the end of Elliott and then I think it is too much having two ts. I'd also agree that I get surname vibes.

I don't mind Marcus, but I'm not a fan of Mark. Again, I think, 'It might leave a mark...'

Maybe it's just me being nuts 😂

Arlanymor · 24/07/2026 21:39

I prefer Marc, but I’m Welsh so I would. I wouldn’t spell the other as Elliott and it’s one of those surnames turned first names.

Runsaway · 24/07/2026 21:34

I really like Marcus, not so keen on Mark.
Not Elliott.

begone25 · 24/07/2026 21:21

If you go with Marcus maybe shorten it to Marc and agree with pp Elliot is preferable to Elliott

DramaAlpaca · 24/07/2026 21:13

I like Marcus better. Not as keen on Mark.

There are too many spelling variations with Elliott. I'd see Elliott and Eliot as surnames, and Elliot as a first name. But that's probably just me.

Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 24/07/2026 21:12

There are about a million Elliott’s in my kids social groups. Not a single mark.

But, when I think of Mark, he’s 40 and works in finance 🤷‍♀️

sobercuetwt · 24/07/2026 21:12

Elliot but spelt with one T. Mark feels quite 70s-90s for me, and I don’t feel it’s back yet.

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