Marcus Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Marcus

Marcus Name Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: mar-kehs
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Marcus Name Meaning

“Marcus” is a classic name that has been used for centuries. It’s a strong, masculine name that implies a warrior-like spirit, which can be a positive association for many people. The name is also associated with the Roman god of war, Mars, which gives it a sense of strength and power.

Origins of the Name Marcus

The name Marcus is of Latin origin, and it means “warlike” or “dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war.” The name was originally a Roman praenomen, or given name, and it was one of the most common praenomina during the Roman Republic.

Popularity of the Name Marcus

The name Marcus has been popular throughout history and is still a popular name in many countries. It’s a popular name in Latin speaking countries such as Spain, Italy, and Portugal. It is also popular in other countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Famous Marcus

Many notable men have borne the name “Marcus” throughout history. Here are just a few examples:

Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor, and philosopher
Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and academic
Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator.

The name Marcus can also be spelled in different ways such as “Mark” which is more common in English speaking countries.

Final Thoughts on the Name Marcus

All in all, “Marcus” is a name with a rich history and plenty of interesting stories behind it. From its Latin origins, to its association with the Roman god of war, there are plenty of stories behind the name. It’s a strong, masculine name that implies a warrior-like spirit, which can be a positive association for many people. The name is still popular today, and it’s a classic choice for a boy’s name. The name Marcus can also be spelled in different ways such as “Mark” which is more common in English speaking countries. Overall, Marcus is a name that has stood the test of time and will continue to be a popular choice for parents in the future.

Marcus Name Popularity

How popular is the name Marcus? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	363	20	0.0057%
1911	367	25	0.0067%
1912	344	83	0.0165%
1913	327	114	0.0201%
1914	365	127	0.0182%
1915	288	264	0.0291%
1916	307	246	0.0255%
1917	324	244	0.0244%
1918	351	231	0.0215%
1919	335	245	0.0234%
1920	325	280	0.0252%
1921	310	308	0.0269%
1922	338	264	0.0237%
1923	317	293	0.0262%
1924	318	289	0.0249%
1925	319	285	0.0252%
1926	326	275	0.025%
1927	349	240	0.0217%
1928	362	219	0.0205%
1929	373	196	0.0189%
1930	334	239	0.0229%
1931	379	181	0.0183%
1932	388	171	0.0173%
1933	354	192	0.0206%
1934	360	194	0.0201%
1935	369	179	0.0184%
1936	380	169	0.0175%
1937	368	178	0.0181%
1938	392	171	0.0167%
1939	391	171	0.0168%
1940	374	188	0.0177%
1941	362	222	0.0197%
1942	374	223	0.0177%
1943	364	240	0.0184%
1944	371	228	0.0184%
1945	368	222	0.0182%
1946	333	340	0.023%
1947	345	347	0.0208%
1948	334	360	0.0226%
1949	312	436	0.0271%
1950	278	538	0.0334%
1951	284	540	0.0318%
1952	261	650	0.0372%
1953	257	702	0.0397%
1954	235	868	0.0475%
1955	228	944	0.0513%
1956	225	1,034	0.0547%
1957	240	1,007	0.0523%
1958	251	958	0.0507%
1959	228	1,179	0.0621%
1960	209	1,306	0.0689%
1961	213	1,292	0.0684%
1962	207	1,351	0.0736%
1963	212	1,285	0.0716%
1964	206	1,321	0.075%
1965	187	1,340	0.0819%
1966	192	1,240	0.0794%
1967	177	1,443	0.0951%
1968	174	1,519	0.1012%
1969	137	2,198	0.1427%
1970	72	4,304	0.2705%
1971	66	4,397	0.2926%
1972	72	3,672	0.2696%
1973	72	3,698	0.2852%
1974	73	3,791	0.2917%
1975	68	3,950	0.3074%
1976	74	3,675	0.2851%
1977	72	3,828	0.284%
1978	70	3,991	0.2968%
1979	76	4,037	0.2863%
1980	71	4,247	0.2905%
1981	67	4,507	0.3066%
1982	63	4,977	0.3331%
1983	58	5,630	0.3815%
1984	57	5,992	0.4028%
1985	61	5,579	0.3676%
1986	63	5,268	0.349%
1987	67	4,943	0.3239%
1988	66	5,203	0.3339%
1989	67	5,393	0.3342%
1990	72	5,291	0.3192%
1991	76	5,060	0.3104%
1992	82	4,536	0.2842%
1993	74	5,058	0.3244%
1994	75	5,256	0.3425%
1995	81	4,644	0.3081%
1996	87	4,546	0.3036%
1997	93	4,178	0.2825%
1998	96	4,007	0.2677%
1999	98	3,866	0.2582%
2000	99	3,792	0.2482%
2001	104	3,691	0.245%
2002	106	3,543	0.2364%
2003	120	3,377	0.222%
2004	116	3,469	0.2276%
2005	116	3,465	0.2266%
2006	112	3,800	0.2427%
2007	117	3,663	0.2322%
2008	125	3,384	0.2189%
2009	123	3,406	0.2279%
2010	130	3,117	0.2163%
2011	145	2,807	0.197%
2012	148	2,712	0.1903%
2013	159	2,523	0.1772%
2014	157	2,597	0.1782%
2015	168	2,448	0.1682%
2016	183	2,160	0.1498%
2017	195	1,990	0.1426%
2018	208	1,865	0.1357%
2019	219	1,680	0.1241%
2020	227	1,589	0.1248%
2021	229	1,576	0.1289%
2022	237	1,445	0.1095%
2023	249	1,382	0.1068%

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What names are variants of Marcus?

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Name	Meaning	Origin
Marcas	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marco	Warlike	Italian
Markos	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Markus	Dedicated to Mars	Latin

What names sound like Marcus?

If you like how Marcus sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Marcus.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Marcos	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marques	Dedicated to Mars; nobleman; lord of the borderlands	Latin
Marquus	Dedicated to Mars	Latin

What names are similar to Marcus?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
DeMarcus		Modern

Lists With Marcus

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Siblings of Marcus

Mamas with kids named Marcus also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Amalia	Industrious, striving; work; rival; laborious; eager	Latin
James	Supplanter	English

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Marcus Mar 9 at 4:11 pm

pussy is yummy

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Michelle Feb 12 at 9:19 pm

We chose to give our son the first name of “Marcus” after my husband. We decided not to use my husband’s middle names because he has two. We instead went with the middle name “Theodore” which means “gift of God”, and he truly is our sweet gift!

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Marcus Jul 8 at 4:35 am

My dad named me after Marcus Aurelius white my mom wanted to name me shane.Ultimately they went with Marcus Shane for my first and middle name. The name Marcus to me is a very powerful name and one that has some really cool history, with a lot to live up to. I have always known the meaning of Marcus to be warrior of Mars; the mythological god of war.

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Jasmine Jan 11 at 10:56 am

Marcus was named after his father. Marcus to me is a strong male name. My baby boy is ambitious with a strong personality to match.

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Darby Mar 9 at 3:08 pm

The name has different meanings for me and my husband. It is a strong name and uncommon.

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Carmen Apr 4 at 2:55 pm

Marcus is named after his father but his middle name is the name he was supposed to have. I am okay with his name now but we dont ever call him Marcus unless hes in school because his teachers and friends call him Marcus. We the family call him Ayden (his middle name).
He was suppose to be Ayden Marcus but his dad didn’t want it that way so we flipped it that way we both got what we wanted.
I should have went with the way i wanted it because no one calls him Marcus its pointless.
Marcus is also like his brother lovable and caring but with a feisty attitude.

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Iryn Mar 25 at 5:13 pm

I named him after a young football role model.name is unique not so many people have it

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Misty Jul 27 at 2:26 pm

I choose marcus aftwr my dads name .
I love his name thats why chosen it.
My baby is the most beautiful little guy I’ve ever seen

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Keianna Jul 22 at 2:27 pm

His dad wanted a jr.

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