Marcus

Meaning of Marcus

Derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, so it often means "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars."

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

Popularity of Marcus

Marcus has held fairly steady, sitting around #258 in 2025 after peaking at #99 in 2000.

Notable people named Marcus

• Marcus Aurelius
  Roman Emperor and philosopher
• Marcus Mumford
  English-American musician, Mumford & Sons
• Marcus Allen
  American football Hall of Famer
• Marcus Samuelsson
  Ethiopian-Swedish celebrity chef
• Marcus Buckingham
  British author, business consultant

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Questions about the name Marcus

What does the name Marcus mean?

Marcus means derived from mars, the roman god of war, so it often means "warlike" or "dedicated to mars.", and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Marcus?

In 2025, Marcus ranked #258 for boys, down from #256 the year before.

When was Marcus most popular?

Marcus peaked at #99 in 2000.