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Marcus

male

Meaning

"Dedicated to Mars"

A Roman praenomen associated with Mars, it continued through Christian adoption and sustained international usage.

ClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Marcus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#256Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#256

Marcus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-7

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Marcus Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Marcus.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Marcus

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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