August vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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August Rank #88

Marcus Rank #256

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is August or Marcus more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do August and Marcus mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are August and Marcus boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.