Marcos
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Warlike, of Mars, dedicated to Mars
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese
Popularity: Ranked #517 in 2025 with 579 babies born.
History: The Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus/Mark, from the Roman god of war Mars. Saint Mark wrote one of the four Gospels. It has been consistently popular across the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Marcos? About 1 in 5,749 babies born in 2025 were named Marcos, or roughly 1.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marcos
What does the name Marcos mean?
Marcos means “Warlike, of Mars, dedicated to Mars” from Spanish/Portuguese roots.
What is the origin of the name Marcos?
Marcos has Spanish/Portuguese origin. The traditional meaning is “Warlike, of Mars, dedicated to Mars”.
How popular is Marcos?
Marcos ranked #516 in 2025 — given to 579 babies that year.
When was Marcos most popular?
Marcos peaked in 2001 with 1,415 babies registered that year.
Is Marcos a boy or girl name?
Marcos is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Marcoss in registered births are male.
Is the name Marcos rising or falling in popularity?
Marcos has fallen 36 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #480 in 2020 to #516 in 2025.
How long has Marcos been recorded?
Marcos appears in birth records across 121 years — from 1888 through 2025.