Marcus vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Marcus Rank #256

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Marcus or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Xavier mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Marcus and Xavier boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.