Nicolas vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Nicolas Rank #184

Marcus Rank #256

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Nicolas or Marcus more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Marcus mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Nicolas and Marcus boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.