Marcos

Boy's name

Marcos is a Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Mark, which is derived from the Latin name Marcus. It has ancient Roman origins.

Meaning Devoted to the god of war
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 639
Peak year 2001

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Marcos Alonso - Spanish footballer for Chelsea FC.
  • Marcos Baghdatis - Cypriot tennis player, former world No. 8.
  • Marcos Maidana - Argentine boxer, former WBA welterweight champion.
  • Marcos Ambrose - Australian NASCAR driver.
  • Marcos Rojo - Argentine footballer, plays for Boca Juniors.
  • Marcos Llorente - Spanish footballer, plays for Atletico Madrid.
  • Marcos Senna - Spanish-Brazilian footballer, played for Villarreal.
  • Marcos Siega - American TV director, known for "Dexter" and "The Following."
  • Marcos Witt - Mexican Christian singer and pastor.
  • Marcos Pontes - Brazilian astronaut, first from South America in space.

Brothers for Marcos

Boy names closely related to Marcos

Diego Alejandro Isaias Matias Pedro Miguel Angel Cristian

Sisters for Marcos

Girl names closely related to Marcos

Alicia Cataleya Alejandra Daniela Valeria Alexa Nayeli Andrea

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Marcos

Jamarcus Marc Marcanthony Marcel Marcela Marcelino Marcella Marcello

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