Marcus vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Marcus Rank #256

Jared Rank #394

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Marcus or Jared more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Jared mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcus and Jared boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.