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Marcus Meaning and Origin

Marcus is Latin given name meaning polite; shining.

Marcus is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Marcus is currently #237 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Marcus are Marcus, Marcus & Martinus.

Marcus is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Marcus

Marcus name meaning

polite; shining

Marcus name origin

Latin

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Marcus is ranked #237 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Marcus were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Marcus in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Marcus in Canada

Celebrities named Marcus

Marcus (Biblical)
Marcus & Martinus (Music)

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Marcus - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Marcus?
The meaning of the name Marcus is polite; shining.
What is the origin of the name Marcus?
The origin of the name Marcus is Latin .
Is Marcus a girl or boy name?
The name Marcus is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.66% of babies called Marcus were boys, 0.34% of babies called Marcus were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Marcus?
According to statistics, Marcus is ranked 237th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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