Jasper vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jasper

Boy #133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#133
Total SSA Count
2,750
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jas, Jazz

Playground Safety Score

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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

Jasper Rank #133
Marcus Rank #256

Jasper is more popular, ranked #133 vs #256 for Marcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jasper ___

  • Jasper Theodore
  • Jasper Elliot
  • Jasper Cole
  • Jasper Henry
  • Jasper Reid
  • Jasper Fox

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 Jasper

Atticus Hugo Cecily Beatrice Cassius

If you choose Marcus

Julius Claudia Octavia Darius Serena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jasper or Marcus more popular?

Jasper is more popular, ranked #133 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Jasper and Marcus mean?

Jasper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Jasper and Marcus boy or girl names?

Jasper is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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