River vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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River Rank #112

Marcus Rank #256

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is River or Marcus more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do River and Marcus mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are River and Marcus boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.