Marcos
m(a)-rcos,
mar-cos
US Popularity:1011
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Latin, Portuguese
Meaning:Marital, warlike; Dedicated to Mars; God of war
Marcos is a boy’s name with Portuguese, Spanish, and Latin origins. The name Marcos derives from the name Marcus, meaning “marital,” “warlike,” “dedicated to Mars,” as well as “god of war.” In Roman mythology, Mars was the Roman God of war and was a prominent figure within the Roman military. Marcos is the equivalent of the English name Mark and is a great name for those who are seeking to pay homage to their Latin roots. Marcos has also proved to be a popular name throughout Europe and South America.
Marcos Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Marcos is currently #3201 on The Bump
Boy:Marcos is currently #1032 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Marcos is currently #1011 in U.S. births
Boy:Marcos is currently #343 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1011
in 2022
No change
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Marcos, November 2019
Behind the Name, Mark, April 2022
Behind the Name, Marcus, November 2020
Name Doctor, Marcos
WordSense Dictionary, Marcus
WordSense Dictionary, Marcos
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 469
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