Marcus vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Hayden mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Hayden boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.