Aaron vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Aaron Rank #79

Marcus Rank #256

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Aaron or Marcus more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Marcus mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Aaron and Marcus boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.