Marcus vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Marcus Rank #256

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and August mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Marcus and August boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.