Marcus vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Marcus Rank #256

Raymond Rank #380

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Marcus or Raymond more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Raymond mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Marcus and Raymond boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.