Marcus vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Marcus Rank #256

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Colton mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Marcus and Colton boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.