Hayden vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Hayden Rank #154

Marcus Rank #256

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Hayden or Marcus more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Marcus mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Hayden and Marcus boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.