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Marcus: Meaning & Origin

Marcus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Dedicated to Mars; Latin origin, honoring the Roman god of war”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 22% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

MAR-kus

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

78/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 22% of popular names.

Nicknames

MarcMark

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

23%
48
2010
37
Current
#33
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Marcus James
  • Marcus Alexander
  • Marcus William
  • Marcus Thomas

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Marcus