Marcus is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning “Dedicated to Mars; Latin origin, honoring the Roman god of war.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Marc, Mark. As of 2023, Marcus ranks #249 among boys' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #218 in 2019.
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MAR-kus
Phonetic spelling
Currently #249 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Marcus means “Dedicated to Mars; Latin origin, honoring the Roman god of war.” It is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Marcus is pronounced MAR-kus.
Marcus is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Marcus currently ranks #249 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Marcus include Marc, Mark.
Middle names that pair well with Marcus include Marcus James, Marcus Alexander, Marcus William, Marcus Thomas.
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