Tatum vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Tatum Rank #195

Marcus Rank #256

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Tatum or Marcus more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Marcus mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Tatum and Marcus boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.