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BoyPronounced Latin /ˈmaːr.kus/; American English /ˈmɑɹ.kəs/; British English /ˈmɑː.kəs/; Swedish /ˈmarː.kɵs/Dutch language family

Marcus

Roman praenomen, or given name, that was probably derived from the name of the Roman god Mars.

Quick answer

Marcus is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Latin /ˈmaːr.kus/; American English /ˈmɑɹ.kəs/; British English /ˈmɑː.kəs/; Swedish /ˈmarː.kɵs/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationLatin /ˈmaːr.kus/; American English /ˈmɑɹ.kəs/; British English /ˈmɑː.kəs/; Swedish /ˈmarː.kɵs/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Roman praenomen, or given name, that was probably derived from the name of the Roman god Mars. This was among the most popular of the Roman praenomina. Famous bearers include Marcus Tullius Cicero (known simply as Cicero), a 1st-century BC statesman and orator, Marcus Antonius (known as Mark Antony), a 1st-century BC politician, and Marcus Aurelius, a notable 2nd-century emperor. This was also the name of a pope of the 4th century. This spelling has occasionally been used in the English-speaking world, though the traditional English form Mark has been more common.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient roman, biblical latin, english, swedish, norwegian, danish