Marcus vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Marcus Rank #256

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Arthur mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Marcus and Arthur boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.