Marcus vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Marcus Rank #256

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Leon mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Marcus and Leon boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.