Marc vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marc

Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Catalan Romanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,193
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marco

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Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marc Rank #1,193
Percy Rank #1,256

Marc is more popular, ranked #1193 vs #1256 for Percy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marc ___

  • Marc Anthony
  • Marc James
  • Marc Robert
  • Marc William
  • Marc Thomas
  • Marc Louis

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marc

Paul Luke Jean Claire Sophie

If you choose Percy

Atticus Hugo Harriet Clem Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marc or Percy more popular?

Marc is more popular, ranked #1193 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Marc and Percy mean?

Marc means "dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Marc and Percy boy or girl names?

Marc is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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