Marcus vs Tatum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Tatum Rank #195

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Tatum more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Tatum mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Tatum boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.