Marcus vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Marcus Rank #256

Gideon Rank #332

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Marcus or Gideon more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Gideon mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcus and Gideon boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.