Marcus vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Cole mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Cole boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.