Marcus vs Kingston

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 #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

American English Jamaican

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Marcus Rank #256

Kingston Rank #178

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Kingston more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Kingston mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Kingston boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Kingston is primarily a boy name.