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Marcos vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcos

Boy #483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, consecrated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#483
Total SSA Count
639
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marcos Rank #483
Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #483 for Marcos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcos or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Marcos at #483 in the United States.

What do Marcos and Marcus mean?

Marcos means "of Mars, consecrated to the god of war" (Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Marcos and Marcus boy or girl names?

Marcos is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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