Marcus vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

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Marcus Rank #256

Julius Rank #390

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #390 for Julius.

Is Marcus or Julius more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Julius mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Marcus and Julius boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.