March

Q: Is March a boy or girl name?

March is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #27661, and as a girl name it ranks #69738.

Q: How popular is the name March?

March is ranked #27661 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRCH ]

Boy Name #27,661 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

March is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRCH.

Parents who love the name March often also consider Sanai, Iskender, Feivel .

Popularity Over Time

#27,661

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,661
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Marcus #256 Marco #387 Marcelo #445 Marcos #483 Marcel #753 Marcellus #951 Marcello #1004 Marc #1193

Nicknames

Mar May Marie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

March Aiden

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
March Asher

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
March David

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
March Chase

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
March Dean

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
March Ethan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
March Ace

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
March Dylan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
March Cole

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
March Carter

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow

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Also a Girl Name

March is also used as a girl name, ranked #69738.

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Similar Names

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Clare Boy Irish/Celtic Goble Boy Old English Feivel Boy Greek via Yiddish Jabulani Boy Zulu Sanai Boy Sanskrit Nakita Boy Greek nike (victory) Every Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About March

Is March a boy or girl name?

March is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27661. As a girl name, it is ranked #69738. March is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce March?

March is pronounced m-AHRCH.

How popular is the name March?

March is currently ranked #27661 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for March?

Common nicknames for March include Mar, May, and Marie.

Is March a common or rare name?

March is an uncommon name, ranked #27661 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name March

March is a boy name .

Is March a boy or girl name? March is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,661 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,738. March is more commonly used as a boy name.

March is currently ranked #27,661 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for March include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of March include Marcus, Marco, Marcelo, Marcos, Marcel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.