Marcus vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Marcus Rank #256

Paul Rank #264

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Marcus or Paul more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Paul mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Marcus and Paul boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.