Marcus vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Hayes mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Hayes boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.