Avery vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Avery Rank #259

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Marcus mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Avery and Marcus boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.