Marcus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Marcus Name at a Glance

Name	Marcus
Meaning	The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. 'The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' Marcus Andronicus, Tribune of the People, and brother to Titus.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Marcus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Marcus means “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. 'The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' Marcus Andronicus, Tribune of the People, and brother to Titus”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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.