Marius

Marius: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Marius

  • A male given name from Latin.

Etymology

From Latin Marius, a Roman family name probably derived from Mars. By folk etymology seen as a masculine form of Maria.

How popular is Marius?

52U.S. babies in 2025
#964peak rank (1881)
2,654babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,654 boys in the U.S. have been named Marius. Its highest rank for boys was #964 in 1881. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Marius FAQ

What does the name Marius mean?

A male given name from Latin. From Latin Marius, a Roman family name probably derived from Mars. By folk etymology seen as a masculine form of Maria.

What is the origin of the name Marius?

Marius is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Marius?

Since 1880, 2,654 boys in the U.S. have been named Marius. Its highest rank for boys was #964 in 1881. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Marius a boy or girl name?

Marius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,654 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.