Marc
Marc: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marc
- A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Marc, from Latin Marcus.
How popular is Marc?
Since 1880, 533 girls and 140,604 boys in the U.S. have been named Marc (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2827 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 1970. In 2025, 162 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marc
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Marc
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Marc FAQ
What does the name Marc mean?
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark. Borrowed from French Marc, from Latin Marcus.
What is the origin of the name Marc?
Marc is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Marc?
Since 1880, 533 girls and 140,604 boys in the U.S. have been named Marc (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2827 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 1970. In 2025, 162 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marc a boy or girl name?
Marc is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 533 girls and 140,604 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.