Marcus vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Marcus Rank #256

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Brayden mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Marcus and Brayden boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.