Marcus vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Marcus Rank #256

Ellis Rank #273

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Marcus or Ellis more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Ellis mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Marcus and Ellis boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.