Mark vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Mark Rank #246

Marcus Rank #256

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Mark or Marcus more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Mark and Marcus mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Mark and Marcus boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.