Marcus vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Marcus Rank #256

Briggs Rank #327

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Marcus or Briggs more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Briggs mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Marcus and Briggs boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.