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Boy Name

Marcus

"Warlike, dedicated to Mars"

Ranked #256 for boys

About the Name Marcus

Meaning

Warlike, dedicated to Mars

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

M

Boy Rank

#256

Marcus is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Warlike, dedicated to Mars" and Currently ranked #256 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#8748
1950
#14660
1960
#39845
1970
#52327
1980
#46639
1990
#35737
2000
#24153
2010
#7532
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Marcus

  • MA Marcus Aurelius
  • MR Marcus Rashford

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Warlike; dedicated to Mars, the god of war.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
M
Origin
Latin

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