Marcus vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Marcus Rank #256

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Knox mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Marcus and Knox boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.