Marcus vs Cyrus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

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Marcus Rank #256

Cyrus Rank #255

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Cyrus more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Cyrus mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Marcus and Cyrus boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Cyrus is primarily a boy name.