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Marcus

Meaning: probably from Mars, god of war · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A Roman first name probably derived from Mars. Marcus Aurelius was a philosopher-emperor.

Famous people named Marcus

Marcus Aurelius (emperor)
Marcus Rashford (footballer)

Nicknames

Marc, Mark

Variants & related names

Mark, Marco, Marc, Markus

Marcus name art

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FAQ

What does the name Marcus mean?

Marcus means “probably from Mars, god of war”. It comes from Latin.

Is Marcus a popular name?

Yes — Marcus has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Marcus?

Marc, Mark.

What are other forms of Marcus?

Mark, Marco, Marc, Markus.

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.