Felix vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Marcus Rank #256

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #256 for Marcus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Marcus more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Felix and Marcus mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Felix and Marcus boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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