Marcus vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Hunter mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Hunter boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.