Marcus vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Marcus Rank #256

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Barrett mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Marcus and Barrett boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.