Andrew vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

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Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marc, Mark

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Marcus Rank #256

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #256 for Marcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

Marcus ___

  • Marcus James
  • Marcus Lee
  • Marcus Anthony
  • Marcus David
  • Marcus Thomas
  • Marcus Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Marcus

Julius Claudia Octavia Darius Serena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Marcus more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Marcus mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Andrew and Marcus boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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