Marcus vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Marcus Rank #256

Damon Rank #456

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Marcus or Damon more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Damon mean?

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

Are Marcus and Damon boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.