Marcus vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Marcus Rank #256

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Gavin mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Marcus and Gavin boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.