Marcus vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Marcus Rank #256

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Grant mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Marcus and Grant boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.