Marc
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Of Mars, warlike
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #1237 in 2025 with 162 babies born.
History: Derived from Latin roots meaning of mars, warlike.
Famous people named Marc: Marc Jacobs (fashion designer), Marc Anthony (singer)
Similar names: march, marci, marcie, marcy, marcia, marck, marco, mac
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Marc? About 1 in 20,546 babies born in 2025 were named Marc, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marc
What does the name Marc mean?
Marc means “Of Mars, warlike” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Marc?
Marc has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, warlike”.
How popular is Marc?
Marc ranked #1235 in 2025 — given to 162 babies that year.
When was Marc most popular?
Marc peaked in 1970 with 5,011 babies registered that year.
Is Marc a boy or girl name?
Marc is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Marcs in registered births are male.
Is the name Marc rising or falling in popularity?
Marc has fallen 148 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1087 in 2020 to #1235 in 2025.
How long has Marc been recorded?
Marc appears in birth records across 117 years — from 1901 through 2025.