Marcus vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Dalton Rank #433

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #433 for Dalton.

Is Marcus or Dalton more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Dalton at #433 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Dalton mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Dalton boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.