Marcus vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Marcus Rank #256

Sean Rank #437

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Marcus or Sean more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Sean mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Marcus and Sean boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.