Marius
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Given by God, child of the moon
Origin: Hebrew/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #2555 in 2025 with 52 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Amaris. Shares the meaning 'Given by God, child of the moon.'
Similar names: maris, marisa, marissa, macarius, marcus, marilu, marisha, mariska
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Marius? About 1 in 64,010 babies born in 2025 were named Marius, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marius
What does the name Marius mean?
Marius means “Given by God, child of the moon” from Hebrew/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Marius?
Marius has Hebrew/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Given by God, child of the moon”.
How popular is Marius?
Marius ranked #2539 in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Marius most popular?
Marius peaked in 2004 with 80 babies registered that year.
Is Marius a boy or girl name?
Marius is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mariuss in registered births are male.
Is the name Marius rising or falling in popularity?
Marius has fallen 391 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2148 in 2020 to #2539 in 2025.
How long has Marius been recorded?
Marius appears in birth records across 105 years — from 1881 through 2025.