At a Glance
- Meaning
- Probably linked to Mars; possibly 'virile'
- Origin
- Latin (Roman)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MAIR-ee-us
Marius is a Latin (Roman) boy's name meaning “probably linked to Mars; possibly 'virile'”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Marius
Meaning: Probably linked to Mars; possibly 'virile'.
Origin: Latin (Roman).
A common claim: Thought by many to be the male form of Maria/Mary. Actually: The Maria connection is folk etymology; Marius is an unrelated ancient Roman family name, most likely linked to Mars.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Marius
MAIR-ee-usIPA /ˈmɛriəs/
Popularity of Marius
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