Alex vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Marcus Rank #256

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Alex or Marcus more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Alex and Marcus mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Alex and Marcus boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.