Nicholas vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Marcus Rank #256

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Nicholas or Marcus more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Marcus mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Marcus boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.