Marcus vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

King Rank #343

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #343 for King.

Is Marcus or King more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Marcus and King mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and King boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.