Marcus vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Marcus Rank #256

George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and George mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Marcus and George boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.