Marcus
Marcus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษหkษs/ ยท /หmษษนkษs/
Meaning and origin of Marcus
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowing of Latin Marcus. Doublet of Mark.
How popular is Marcus?
Since 1880, 1,342 girls and 241,657 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcus (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1656 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #57 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #258 for boys, with 1,341 babies given the name.
Names similar to Marcus
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Marcus
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Marcus FAQ
What does the name Marcus mean?
A male given name from Latin. Borrowing of Latin Marcus. Doublet of Mark.
What is the origin of the name Marcus?
Marcus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Marcus?
Since 1880, 1,342 girls and 241,657 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcus (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1656 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #57 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #258 for boys, with 1,341 babies given the name.
Is Marcus a boy or girl name?
Marcus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,342 girls and 241,657 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.