Marcus vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Marcus Rank #256

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Carson mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marcus and Carson boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.