What does the name Marcus mean?

The name Marcus means "Devoted to the god of war".

What is the origin of the name Marcus?

Marcus is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 1,376 babies were named Marcus in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Marcus is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,376 ↘

All-Time Total: 238,989

Peak Year: 1984

Marcus is a Latin name derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. It means "dedicated to Mars" or "warlike."

Boy names closely related to Marcus

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Girl names closely related to Marcus

Amara Zoey Aurora Ellie Scarlett Rylie Abigail Layla

Names with similar meaning to Marcus

Jamarcus Marc Marcanthony Marcel Marcela Marcelino Marcella Marcello

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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