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Marcus vs Marcos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Marcos

Boy #483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, consecrated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#483
Total SSA Count
639
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marcus Rank #256
Marcos Rank #483

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #483 for Marcos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcus or Marcos more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Marcos at #483 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Marcos mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Marcos means "of Mars, consecrated to the god of war" (Latin origin).

Are Marcus and Marcos boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Marcos is primarily a boy name.

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