Marcus vs Joshua

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 #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Marcus Rank #256

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Joshua mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcus and Joshua boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.