Marcus vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Marcus Rank #256

Stephen Rank #378

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Marcus or Stephen more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Stephen mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Marcus and Stephen boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.