Marcus vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Marcus Rank #256

Damien Rank #345

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Marcus or Damien more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Damien mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Marcus and Damien boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.