Meaning: Probably related to Mars
The story
An ancient Roman given name probably derived from Mars. Statesman Cicero and emperor Marcus Aurelius bore it; dedicated to Mars is an interpretation rather than a secure word-for-word translation.
Nicknames
- Marc
- Mark
Spellings & variants
- Marco
- Marc
- Mark
- Markus
Famous namesakes
- Marcus AureliusRoman emperor
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Marcus comes from Latin.
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