Marcus vs Kenneth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

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Marcus Rank #256

Kenneth Rank #284

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Marcus or Kenneth more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Kenneth mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Marcus and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.