Marc

Meaning of Marc

Derived from Marcus, meaning "warlike" or dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Marc has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marc

After ranking as high as #229 in 2000, Marc has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marc

• Mark Zuckerberg
  Facebook founder and CEO
• Marc Anthony
  Singer, songwriter, actor
• Mark Wahlberg
  Actor, producer, businessman
• Marc Gasol
  Professional basketball player
• Mark Twain
  Author and humorist

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Questions about the name Marc

What does the name Marc mean?

Marc means derived from marcus, meaning "warlike" or dedicated to mars, the roman god of war, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Marc a boy's or a girl's name?

Marc is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marc?

Marc did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Marc most popular?

Marc peaked at #229 in 2000.