Jason vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Jason Rank #148

Marcus Rank #256

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Jason or Marcus more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Jason and Marcus mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Jason and Marcus boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.