Marcus vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marcus Rank #256

Raphael Rank #421

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Marcus or Raphael more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Raphael mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcus and Raphael boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.