Marcus
m(a)-rcus,
mar-cus
Origin:Latin
Popularity:401
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 GarveyCivil Rights Activist
- Marcus LuttrellWar Hero/Author
- Marcus MariotaFootball Player
- Marcus MumfordSinger
- Marcus ScribnerTV Actor
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