Marcus vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marcus Rank #256

Jake Rank #423

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Marcus or Jake more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Jake mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcus and Jake boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.