Marc
Marc is the French form of Mark, derived from the Latin name Marcus, which is believed to come from Mars, the Roman god of war. It carries a strong, classic European sensibility with particular roots in French and Catalan cultures.
Current Popularity
#1237 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple four-letter spelling makes it easy to write and remember
- •May need to clarify pronunciation (MARK vs. MARK with softer 'c')
- •Works well in multiple languages and cultures
- •Less common than Mark in English-speaking countries, offering distinction
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
140,604
Total births since 1880
1970
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