Marcus vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Holden Rank #281

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Marcus or Holden more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Holden mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Holden boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.