Marcos Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Roman mythology, the name Marcos refers to Mars, the Roman God of war, with a gifted talent in the military.

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A Deep Dive

Marcos Overview

Meaning

Marital, warlike, dedicated to Mars, God of war

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish, Portuguese

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Marcus,” meaning “warlike” or “dedicated to Mars”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑrkɒs/

Popularity

Marcos is a common name in Latin American countries like Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina, and is also used in Spain and Portugal​. In 2023, Marcos ranked #475 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Traditional, Exotic, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Strong, determined, charismatic, intelligent

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Saint Mark the Evangelist, one of the four authors of the Gospels in the New Testament​

Name Day

April 25th
A Deep Dive

Marcos Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Marcus, Marco, Markos, Marcous, Markose, Marcas, Marek, Marko, Markus

Common Nicknames

Mar, Marc, Mark, Cos, Mackie, Mari, Marcy, Mas, Mako, Mac

Diminutives

Marquito, Marquinhos, Marcito, Marquie

Famous People

  • Marcos Baghdatis
    (Cypriot Tennis Player)
  • Marcos Alonso
    (Spanish Soccer Player)
  • Marcos Senna
    (Spanish Soccer Player)
  • Marcos Pontes
    (Brazilian Astronaut)
  • Marcos Rojo
    (Argentine Soccer Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Marcos
    ("Narcos," TV Series)
  • Marcos
    ("The Marcos Dynasty," Documentary)

Places

  • Marcos Municipality
    (Ilocos Norte, Philippines)

What Is the Meaning of Marcos?

Marcos means “marital,” “warlike,” “dedicated to Mars,” or “the God of War.” This name conveys a sense of strength and determination, fitting someone with a passionate and resolute personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Marcos?

The name Marcos originates from Spanish and Portuguese languages. It is derived from the Latin name “Marcus,” which is linked to Mars.

Marcos Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Marcos in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4902021#4902022#4752023
Top 3 Rankings#2241996#2341997#2361998

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Marcos

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023475
(+15 from 2022)
637
(+19 from 2022)
0.03479
2022490
No change from 2021
618
(+17 from 2021)
0.03300
2021490
(-11 from 2020)
601
(-20 from 2020)
0.03208
2020479
(-25 from 2019)
621
(-37 from 2019)
0.03357
2019454
(-22 from 2018)
658
(-47 from 2018)
0.03424
2018432
(-8 from 2017)
705
(-27 from 2017)
0.03627
2017424
(+7 from 2016)
732
(+11 from 2016)
0.03699
2016431
(-23 from 2015)
721
(-41 from 2015)
0.03559
2015408
(-3 from 2014)
762
(-7 from 2014)
0.03727
2014405
(-44 from 2013)
769
(-101 from 2013)
0.03753
2013361
(-17 from 2012)
870
(-23 from 2012)
0.04305
2012344
(-4 from 2011)
893
(+2 from 2011)
0.04401
2011340
(-29 from 2010)
891
(-136 from 2010)
0.04386
2010311
(-31 from 2009)
1027
(-185 from 2009)
0.04999
2009280
(-21 from 2008)
1212
(-137 from 2008)
0.05715
2008259
(-5 from 2007)
1349
(-39 from 2007)
0.06187
2007254
(-6 from 2006)
1388
(+2 from 2006)
0.06266
2006248
(-2 from 2005)
1386
(+26 from 2005)
0.06322
2005246
(-2 from 2004)
1360
(-9 from 2004)
0.06393
2004244
(-3 from 2003)
1369
(-10 from 2003)
0.06478
2003241
(+6 from 2002)
1379
(+52 from 2002)
0.06563
2002247
(-7 from 2001)
1327
(-88 from 2001)
0.06421
2001240
(-1 from 2000)
1415
(+8 from 2000)
0.06841
2000239
(+3 from 1999)
1407
(+91 from 1999)
0.06737
1999242
(-6 from 1998)
1316
(-25 from 1998)
0.06454
1998236
(-2 from 1997)
1341
(+21 from 1997)
0.06614
1997234
(-10 from 1996)
1320
(-30 from 1996)
0.06607
1996224
(+25 from 1995)
1350
(+206 from 1995)
0.06737
1995249
(+4 from 1994)
1144
(+5 from 1994)
0.05688
1994253
(+4 from 1993)
1139
(+26 from 1993)
0.05588
1993257
(+6 from 1992)
1113
(+36 from 1992)
0.05388
1992263
(+1 from 1991)
1077
(+49 from 1991)
0.05131
1991264
(+9 from 1990)
1028
(+66 from 1990)
0.04850
1990273
(+27 from 1989)
962
(+157 from 1989)
0.04470
1989300
(+10 from 1988)
805
(+78 from 1988)
0.03841
1988310
(-4 from 1987)
727
(+22 from 1987)
0.03631
1987306
(-22 from 1986)
705
(-33 from 1986)
0.03615
1986284
No change from 1985
738
(+13 from 1985)
0.03840
1985284
(+16 from 1984)
725
(+60 from 1984)
0.03767
1984300
(-5 from 1983)
665
(-7 from 1983)
0.03543
1983295
(+21 from 1982)
672
(+48 from 1982)
0.03606
1982316
(-11 from 1981)
624
(-6 from 1981)
0.03307
1981305
(+4 from 1980)
630
(+1 from 1980)
0.03383
1980309
(+30 from 1979)
629
(+98 from 1979)
0.03391
1979339
(-7 from 1978)
531
(+3 from 1978)
0.02964
1978332
(+7 from 1977)
528
(+1 from 1977)
0.03090
1977339
(+20 from 1976)
527
(+76 from 1976)
0.03083
1976359
(-24 from 1975)
451
(-69 from 1975)
0.02762
1975335
(+22 from 1974)
520
(+57 from 1974)
0.03205
1974357
(+5 from 1973)
463
(+9 from 1973)
0.02840
1973362
(+28 from 1972)
454
(+48 from 1972)
0.02814
1972390
(+37 from 1971)
406
(+44 from 1971)
0.02425
1971427
No change from 1970
362
(-5 from 1970)
0.01991
1970427
(+19 from 1969)
367
(+59 from 1969)
0.01927
1969446
(+21 from 1968)
308
(+43 from 1968)
0.01684
1968467
(+11 from 1967)
265
(+17 from 1967)
0.01493
1967478
(+66 from 1966)
248
(+49 from 1966)
0.01394
1966544
(-54 from 1965)
199
(-46 from 1965)
0.01095
1965490
(+37 from 1964)
245
(+25 from 1964)
0.01293
1964527
(+52 from 1963)
220
(+33 from 1963)
0.01085
1963579
(-4 from 1962)
187
(+1 from 1962)
0.00906
1962575
(+18 from 1961)
186
(+9 from 1961)
0.00885
1961593
(+16 from 1960)
177
(+12 from 1960)
0.00821
1960609
(+14 from 1959)
165
(+12 from 1959)
0.00762
1959623
(+55 from 1958)
153
(+27 from 1958)
0.00706
1958678
(+36 from 1957)
126
(+17 from 1957)
0.00585
1957714
(+6 from 1956)
109
(+6 from 1956)
0.00498
1956720
(-12 from 1955)
103
(-4 from 1955)
0.00480
1955708
(+17 from 1954)
107
(+8 from 1954)
0.00512
1954725
(+13 from 1953)
99
(+5 from 1953)
0.00478
1953738
(-17 from 1952)
94
(-1 from 1952)
0.00469
1952721
(+54 from 1951)
95
(+13 from 1951)
0.00481
1951775
(-68 from 1950)
82
(-12 from 1950)
0.00429
1950707
(+42 from 1949)
94
(+10 from 1949)
0.00517
1949749
(+40 from 1948)
84
(+9 from 1948)
0.00466
1948789
(+186 from 1947)
75
(+22 from 1947)
0.00421
1947975
(-182 from 1946)
53
(-17 from 1946)
0.00285
1946793
(+71 from 1945)
70
(+18 from 1945)
0.00424
1945864
(+154 from 1944)
52
(+11 from 1944)
0.00379
19441018
(-20 from 1943)
41
(-4 from 1943)
0.00295
1943998
(-28 from 1942)
45
(-2 from 1942)
0.00309
1942970
(+49 from 1941)
47
(+7 from 1941)
0.00334
19411019
(-91 from 1940)
40
(-7 from 1940)
0.00319
1940928
(+87 from 1939)
47
(+8 from 1939)
0.00396
19391015
(-38 from 1938)
39
(-3 from 1938)
0.00344
1938977
(+311 from 1937)
42
(+15 from 1937)
0.00370
19371288
(-299 from 1936)
27
(-13 from 1936)
0.00247
1936989
(+109 from 1935)
40
(+5 from 1935)
0.00376
19351098
(-39 from 1934)
35
(-3 from 1934)
0.00327
19341059
(-46 from 1933)
38
(-2 from 1933)
0.00358
19331013
(+22 from 1932)
40
(-1 from 1932)
0.00392
19321035
(-166 from 1931)
41
(-13 from 1931)
0.00382
1931869
(+184 from 1930)
54
(+11 from 1930)
0.00505
19301053
(-78 from 1929)
43
(-5 from 1929)
0.00381
1929975
(-48 from 1928)
48
(-5 from 1928)
0.00433
1928927
(+10 from 1927)
53
(-1 from 1927)
0.00464
1927937
(+305 from 1926)
54
(+20 from 1926)
0.00465
19261242
(-230 from 1925)
34
(-12 from 1925)
0.00297
19251012
(+59 from 1924)
46
(+2 from 1924)
0.00400
19241071
(-141 from 1923)
44
(-10 from 1923)
0.00376
1923930
(+403 from 1922)
54
(+24 from 1922)
0.00477
19221333
(-394 from 1921)
30
(-26 from 1921)
0.00267
1921939
(+48 from 1920)
56
(+8 from 1920)
0.00492
1920987
(+172 from 1919)
48
(+12 from 1919)
0.00436
19191159
(+127 from 1918)
36
(+6 from 1918)
0.00355
19181286
(-224 from 1917)
30
(-9 from 1917)
0.00286
19171062
(+487 from 1916)
39
(+18 from 1916)
0.00407
19161549
(-177 from 1915)
21
(-3 from 1915)
0.00227
19151372
(-271 from 1914)
24
(-3 from 1914)
0.00272
19141101
(+396 from 1913)
27
(+14 from 1913)
0.00395
19131497
(-80 from 1912)
13
(+1 from 1912)
0.00242
19121417
(-30 from 1911)
12
(+5 from 1911)
0.00266
19111387
(-274 from 1908)
7
No change from 1908
0.00290
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19081113
(+87 from 1907)
7
(+1 from 1907)
0.00421
19071200
(-196 from 1906)
6
(-1 from 1906)
0.00378
19061004
(-2 from 1905)
7
No change from 1905
0.00486
19051002
(+62 from 1904)
7
(+1 from 1904)
0.00489
19041064
(-33 from 1888)
6
(+1 from 1888)
0.00433
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18881031
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00385
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Marcos

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2952021#3042022#2752023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3092021#3102022#3012023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7152021#6232022#5512023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3412021#3882022#3612023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4752021#4202022#2832023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#8572021#5152022#6262023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2132021#1722022#2462023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4782021#7862022#6082023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4572021#3942022#5082023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5682021#4402022#5562023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5552021#4742022#5262023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5752021#6262022#6982023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4662020#5212021#5322023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5292021#6592022#3292023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#9302019#8732021#7962023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2532019#2582022#5522023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#10362020#9012021#8302023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8962021#5362022#5072023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7942020#7472021#10612023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7522020#4882021#7602022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7282019#5812020#5472022

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8562021#5952022#6782023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#13632021#12402022#8402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3942021#4312022#4302023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5482021#5492022#5012023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5212018#4842019#4222021

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6582021#5272022#5962023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8782018#8792019#7842023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8312018#7342020#9612021

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7552019#5962021#6282022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#8502021#5452022#4182023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4382009#3732010#3702015

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5452017#5382018#4702019

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3992020#4162022#4122023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7152020#7142021#6472023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5202019#5962020#6422023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2182012#1662013#2762015

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8702012#7602013#6982022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1922014#2162018#2372022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4451977#5392008

Popularity Rankings for Marcos in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#91990 (Decade)#82000 (Decade)#122010 (Decade)

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#172020#222021#212022

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#292014#402019#412022

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#832020#712021#782022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#832013#952014#922015

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#872012

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1002021#962022#952023

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#1042021#962022#972023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1632016#1682018#1892019

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1822020#1682021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4961984#4401993#3751994

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4982019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8161998#5692002#9702018

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7122005#9082006#9182007

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7152014#7642019#7702023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9762003

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#11602016#13342017#11212019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Marcos a Name for Boys or Girls?

Marcos is traditionally a masculine name, predominantly used for boys in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Marcos

Marcos in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Marcos Baghdatis (Tennis Player, 1985): A Cypriot tennis player who reached the Australian Open final and Wimbledon semifinals in 2006.
  • Marcos Alonso (Soccer Player, 1990): A Spanish professional footballer playing as a left back for Barcelona and the Spain national team.
  • Marcos Senna (Soccer Player, 1976): A Brazilian-born Spanish midfielder who played a crucial role in Spain's victory in Euro 2008.
  • Marcos Pontes (Astronaut, 1963): A Brazilian Air Force pilot and astronaut, the first South American to go into space.
  • Marcos Rojo (Soccer Player, 1990): An Argentine defender who has played for Manchester United and the Argentina national team.
  • Marcos ("Narcos," 2015 TV Series): Chronicles the history of drug cartels in Colombia and the efforts of law enforcement to meet them head-on in brutal, bloody conflict.
  • Marcos ("The Marcos Dynasty," 1987 Documentary): Explores the rise and fall of Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Imelda.
  • Marcos Municipality (Ilocos Norte, Philippines): A municipality in the Ilocos Norte province, known for its historical sites and vibrant community.

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