Marcos
Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars, symbolizing strength and warrior spirit. It carries a timeless, cross-cultural appeal with deep roots in Latin tradition.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 560. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 891
- 2012: 893
- 2013: 870
- 2014: 769
- 2015: 762
- 2016: 722
- 2017: 732
- 2018: 706
- 2019: 658
- 2020: 621
- 2021: 602
- 2022: 619
- 2023: 640
- 2024: 643
- 2025: 579
- 2026 (projected): 560
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is straightforward in both English and Spanish contexts
- •Popular throughout Latin America, Spain, and Portuguese-speaking countries
- •Easily recognized across multiple cultures without losing its distinctive character
- •Strong biblical connection as the Spanish form of Mark, one of the Gospel writers
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Statistics
53,580
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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