Paul vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Paul Rank #264

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Marcus mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Marcus boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.