Simon vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Simon Rank #251

Marcus Rank #256

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Simon or Marcus more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Simon and Marcus mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Simon and Marcus boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.