Julius vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #390 for Julius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

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 Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

If you choose Marcus

Julius Claudia Octavia Darius Serena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Marcus mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Julius and Marcus boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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