Marcus vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Marcus Rank #256
Maurice Rank #932

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #932 for Maurice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marcus ___

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

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marcus

Julius Claudia Octavia Darius Serena

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcus or Maurice more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Maurice mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Marcus and Maurice boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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