Marcus vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Marcus Rank #256

Wade Rank #341

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Marcus or Wade more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Wade mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Marcus and Wade boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.