Marcus vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Marcus Rank #256

Malcolm Rank #314

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Marcus or Malcolm more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Marcus and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.