Origin:Latin
Popularity:411
Meaning:dedicated to Mars
Marcus as a boy's name is pronounced MAR-kus. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Marcus is "dedicated to Mars". Mythology: Mars, the Roman god of fertility, for whom the spring calendar month March was named, became identified with the Greek Ares, god of war.
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  • Marcus Garvey
    Civil Rights Activist
  • Marcus Luttrell
    War Hero/Author
  • Marcus Mariota
    Football Player
  • Marcus Mumford
    Singer
  • Marcus Scribner
    TV Actor

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