Edward vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Edward Rank #228

Marcus Rank #256

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Edward or Marcus more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Edward and Marcus mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Edward and Marcus boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.