Marcus vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Edward mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Edward boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.