Marcos

Meaning of Marcos

Marcos means "dedicated to Mars," who was the Roman god of war. It can also mean "warlike" or "combative."

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

Popularity of Marcos

Marcos has cooled off, slipping to #517 in 2025, down from a peak of #239 in 2000.

Notable people named Marcos

• Ferdinand Marcos
  Former President of the Philippines
• Marcos Ambrose
  Australian race car driver
• Marcos Baghdatis
  Cypriot tennis player
• Marcos Llorente
  Spanish professional footballer
• Marcos Siega
  American music video director

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Questions about the name Marcos

What does the name Marcos mean?

Marcos means marcos means "dedicated to mars," who was the roman god of war. it can also mean "warlike" or "combative.", and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Marcos?

In 2025, Marcos ranked #517 for boys, down from #482 the year before.

When was Marcos most popular?

Marcos peaked at #239 in 2000.