Raymond vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Raymond Rank #380

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Marcus mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Raymond and Marcus boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.