Marcus vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Marcus Rank #256

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Robert mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Marcus and Robert boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.