Joshua vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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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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Joshua Rank #57

Marcus Rank #256

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Joshua or Marcus more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Marcus mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Joshua and Marcus boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.