Stephen vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Stephen Rank #378

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Marcus mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Stephen and Marcus boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.