Boy name guide

Marcus name meaning, origin and style

Marcus is a Latin name commonly associated with possibly dedicated to Mars.

Origin

Latin

Meaning

possibly dedicated to Mars

Say it

MAR-kus

Choosing Marcus

A durable Roman classic that feels polished and more formal than Mark.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.