Marcus vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

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Marcus Rank #256

Colin Rank #335

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Marcus or Colin more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Colin mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marcus and Colin boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.