Patrick vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Marcus Rank #256

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Patrick or Marcus more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Marcus mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Patrick and Marcus boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.