Jonathan vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Jonathan Rank #83

Marcus Rank #256

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Jonathan or Marcus more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Marcus mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Jonathan and Marcus boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.