Marcus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Marcus Name at a Glance

Name	Marcus
Meaning	Hammer. Mars (Roman god of war). Famous Bearer: Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony), Roman triumvir and lover of Egyptian Pharaoh Cleopatra.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Marcus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Marcus means “Hammer. Mars (Roman god of war). Famous Bearer: Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony), Roman triumvir and lover of Egyptian Pharaoh Cleopatra”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Marcus Name Origin

Our database records Marcus under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Marcus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Marcus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Marcus

When considering Marcus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.