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Marcus

Pronunciation: MAHR-kəs (key)

Names related to Marcus: Marc, Marcos, Mark, Markus, Marco

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Origin of the name Marcus:

A Latin name of uncertain derivation. Most believe it has its root in Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. Others, however, think it might be from mas (manly) or from the Greek malakoz (soft, tender).

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Comments and insights on the name Marcus: | Edit: A lovely Roman name!
Personal experiences with the name Marcus: | Edit: My husband and I wanted to name our son Mark/Marc but couldn't agree on the spelling. I thought Mark was stronger than Marc, but he didn't want to name exactly after his uncle. We agreed on Marcus and I'm glad that we did.
Nicknames for Marcus: | Edit: Marc, Marco, Mac, Marky, Marquitos, (Hispanic) Maddie, Marky-Doodle
Meanings and history of the name Marcus: | Edit: Share what you know!
Famous real-life people named Marcus: | Edit: Marcus Tullius Cicero, famous Roman politican, writer and orator
Marcus Aurelius (and a host of other Roman Marcuses of note!)
Marcus Allen, American football player
Marcus Garvey, African-American activist
Marcus Oscarsson, Swedish kayaker
Marcus Schenkenberg, Swedish supermodel
Marcus in song, story & screen: | Edit: "Marcus Didius Falco," hero of the Falco books by Lindsey Davis
Marcus Limbrunner, main character in the book series "The Medallion of Franzek" by the argentine writer Canela Lopez Fassón
Marcus Belby, Ravenclaw student in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling