Marcus vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Marcus Rank #256

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Evan mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Marcus and Evan boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.