Marcus vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Marcus Rank #256

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Kevin mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marcus and Kevin boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.