The first name Marcus

In 2025, 170 boys were named Marcus, making it the 267th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 1996, with 674 births (#85).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Marcus with other names.

In 2025, 1,341 boys born in the United States were named Marcus, the 258th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1984, when 5,996 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Nicknames for Marcus

• Marcion

• Marcus Rashford
  English footballer (born 1997)
• Marcus Thuram
  French footballer (born 1997)
• Marcus Grönholm
  Finnish rally driver, born 1968
• Marcus Hahnemann
  American soccer player, born 1972
• Marcus Miller
  American musician, composer and producer, born 1959
• Marcus Bettinelli
  English association football player, born 1992
• Marcus Camby
  American basketball player (born 1974)
• Marcus Forss
  Finnish association football player, born 1999
• Marcus Morris Sr.
  American basketball player (born 1989)
• Marcus Bent
  British footballer (born 1978)
• Marcus Edwards
  English association football player (born 1998)
• Marcus Vinicius de Morais
  Brazilian association football player, born 1974

• Leo
• Lucas
• Paul
• Max
• Theodore
• Sebastian
• Anthony
• Gabriel
• Patrick
• Martin
• Mark
• Roman
• Leon
• Francis
• Felix
• Julian

All 381 names of Latin origin

What does the name Marcus mean?

Borrowing of Latin Marcus. Doublet of Mark.

What is the origin of the name Marcus?

Borrowing of Latin Marcus. Doublet of Mark.

How popular is the name Marcus?

In 2025, 170 boys born in England and Wales were named Marcus, ranking 267th. Its peak was 1996, with 674 births.

What are nicknames for Marcus?

Common nicknames for Marcus include Marcion.

Is Marcus a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 242,999 US babies named Marcus since 1880 were boys.

When was Marcus most popular?

1984 in the United States, when 5,996 babies were named Marcus, its highest rank at 57th.

How do you pronounce Marcus?

Marcus is /ˈmɑɹkəs/, 2 syllables.

Is Marcus also a surname?

Yes. Marcus is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.