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Marcos
BoySpanish, Portuguese· “dedicated to Mars”
- Meaning
- dedicated to Mars
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- MAHR-kohs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #517
- US babies 2025
- 579
- Best rank
- #224 (1996)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Marcos
Marcos is a Spanish and Portuguese name that is usually said to mean “dedicated to Mars”.
Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Mark, from the Latin Marcus. Marcus was one of the most common Roman given names and is usually connected with Mars, the Roman god of war, though the exact link is not certain. Saint Mark the Evangelist, traditionally credited with the second Gospel, spread the name across the Christian world, and Venice adopted him as its patron saint. Marcos is widely used in Spain, Portugal and Latin America, and among Latino families in the United States. It feels classic and warm, with the easy nickname Marco.
Popularity over time
Marcos first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 91 different years, starting in 1920. Its best national rank was #224 in 1996, and the most babies received it in 2001, when 1,415 were named Marcos. In 2025, 579 babies were named Marcos, and it ranked #517 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,000 in 1920, #709 in 1950, #309 in 1980, #239 in 2000, #312 in 2010, and #517 in 2025. Of the 53,580 US boys named Marcos since records began, 25% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 11,791 babies. Since 2010, 11,734 more have been named Marcos.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brenden, Zackary, Raul, Enrique, and Gustavo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marcos ranked highest in California, Texas, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #309 | 120 |
| Texas | #318 | 117 |
| Florida | #344 | 57 |
| Nebraska | #367 | 7 |
| Arizona | #386 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Marcos is usually pronounced MAHR-kohs, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-os”.
Middle names for Marcos
A few middle names that flow with Marcos: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marcos
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marcos mean?
Marcos is a Spanish and Portuguese name that is usually said to mean “dedicated to Mars”.
What is the origin of the name Marcos?
Marcos has Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin roots. Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Mark, from the Latin Marcus.
Is Marcos a popular name?
Yes. Marcos ranked #517 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Marcos a boy or girl name?
Marcos is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Marcos?
Marcos is usually pronounced MAHR-kohs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings