Marcus vs Martin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Marcus Rank #256

Martin Rank #308

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #308 for Martin.

Is Marcus or Martin more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Martin at #308 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Martin mean?

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

Are Marcus and Martin boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Martin is primarily a boy name.