Marcus Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Marcus means of mars; warlike. From the Latin Marcus, probably linked to the god Mars.

Marcus is a Roman name that is probably linked to Mars, the god of war, though some scholars suggest other roots. It was among the most common Roman first names, borne by Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, and Marcus Tullius Cicero, the orator. Saint Mark, author of the second Gospel, carried the Greek form, which gave Mark in English. Marcus has been used across the English-speaking world in recent generations, and offers a more formal alternative to Mark. Its related forms include Marco in Italian, Marcos in Spanish, and Marc in French.

Variants of Marcus

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Well-known people named Marcus

Marcus Aurelius.

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