Marcus vs Ashton

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 #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Ashton mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Ashton boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.