Marcus vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Marcus Rank #256

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Timothy mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Marcus and Timothy boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.