Marcus vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Marcus Rank #256

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Adam mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Marcus and Adam boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.