Marcus vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Marcus Rank #256

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Patrick mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Marcus and Patrick boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.