Marcus

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRK-uhs ]

Girl Name #70,885 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marcus is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRK-uhs.

Parents who love the name Marcus often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,885
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Marceline #504 Marcella #1054 Marcela #1475 Marcelina #2745 Marcie #3122 Marcy #3755 Marcia #4194 Marci #4824

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marcie

Also a Boy Name

Marcus is also used as a boy name, ranked #256.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcus

Is Marcus a boy or girl name?

Marcus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70885. As a boy name, it is ranked #256. Marcus is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Marcus?

Marcus is pronounced m-AHRK-uhs.

How popular is the name Marcus?

Marcus is currently ranked #70885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marcus?

Common nicknames for Marcus include Mar, May, Marie, and Marcie.

Is Marcus a common or rare name?

Marcus is an uncommon name, ranked #70885 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marcus

Marcus is a girl name .

Is Marcus a boy or girl name? Marcus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,885 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #256. Marcus is more commonly used as a boy name.

Marcus is currently ranked #70,885 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Marcus include Marceline, Marcella, Marcela, Marcelina, Marcie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.