Indian name meaning

Marcus

♂ Boy

Mar·cus · 2 syllables

Of Mars; warlike

Origin
Latin
Most used by
Christian families
Commonly used in
Christian families across India
How common is this name?Rare

Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.

1
Name number 1 · The Leader

Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.

The letters of Marcus add up to 19, which reduces to 1.

About the name Marcus

Marcus is a boy's name of Latin origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Of Mars; warlike.”

In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Marcus has the name number 1, “The Leader.”

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marcus mean?

Marcus means “Of Mars; warlike.” It is a boy's name of Latin origin.

Is Marcus a boy or a girl name?

Marcus is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.

What is the origin and religion of the name Marcus?

Marcus is of Latin origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.

What is the numerology number of the name Marcus?

In the Chaldean system, Marcus has the name number 1, “The Leader.”

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