Marcus vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Sterling Rank #373

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Marcus or Sterling more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Sterling mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Sterling boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.