Gender: Boy
Meaning: Of Mars or warlike
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #256 in 2024 with 1,376 babies born.
History: Marcus is a Latin name derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting a martial or warlike character. It was one of the most common given names in ancient Rome, borne by figures including philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero. The name has been in continuous use throughout Western history and has grown significantly in popularity in the United States in recent decades.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Marcus? About 1 in 2,419 babies born in 2024 were named Marcus, or roughly 3.8 per day in the United States.
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