Marcus vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Marcus Rank #256

Augustus Rank #409

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Marcus or Augustus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Augustus mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Marcus and Augustus boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.