Frederick vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Frederick Rank #424

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Marcus mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Frederick and Marcus boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.