Marcus vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Marcus Rank #256

Lukas Rank #268

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Marcus or Lukas more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Lukas mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Marcus and Lukas boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.