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Marcus Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "marcus" is "dedicated to mars", and is used often for "boys".

Name
marcus
Meaning
dedicated to mars
Pronunciation
mahr-kəs
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Marcus Name Details

Marcus is derived from the Roman god Mars, the god of war. It was a common given name among the Romans and later adopted by various European cultures. The name Marcus has been used by numerous notable individuals throughout history, including Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and Saint Marcus, the author of one of the four Gospels in the New Testament.

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