Marcus

Rank 237th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Marcus was 237th most popular baby name for boys and 451st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,469 babies were named Marcus in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,288 babies in the United States were named Marcus. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Marcus is around 35 to 36 years old.

The name "Marcus" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Marcus is Marc.

Marcus Meaning & Origin

Marcus is a classic name of Latin origin, meaning "warlike, dedicated to Mars", Mars being the Roman god of war, and often conveys strength and leadership.

The name Marcus is described as patriotic, learned and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Marcus is pronounced mar-kuss in English. The name Marcus has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Marcus

The name Marcus is shared by a famous Roman general, Marcus Antonius, who was the lover of the Egyptian queen Cleopatra.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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