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At a Glance: Name: Marcus – Meaning: dedicated to Mars; 'warlike' – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAR-kus
Marcus is a Latin name meaning 'dedicated to Mars' and, by extension, 'warlike'. It's pronounced MAR-kus, and it reads as a classic boy's name that has stayed in steady use rather than chasing a moment.
Meaning & Origin of Marcus
Meaning: Dedicated to Mars; 'warlike'.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marcus
Phonetic: MAR-kus IPA: /ˈmɑːrkəs/
Popularity of Marcus
Marcus peaked in 1984, when it ranked #57 with 5,996 babies given the name. In 2024 it ranked #256 with 1,376 babies, so it's less common than it once was but still in regular use.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Marcus mean?
Dedicated to Mars; ‘warlike’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marcus)
How do you pronounce Marcus?
Marcus is pronounced MAR-kus (IPA: /ˈmɑːrkəs/).
Is Marcus a popular name right now?
Marcus peaked at #57 in 1984 and is ranked #256 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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