Marcus vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Marcus Rank #256

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Alex mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Marcus and Alex boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.