Marcus vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Marcus Rank #256

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Dawson mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Marcus and Dawson boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.