Adrian vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Adrian Rank #72

Marcus Rank #256

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Adrian or Marcus more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Marcus mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Adrian and Marcus boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.