Marcos
MAR-kos
Popularity
#482
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
53,151
Peak Year
#1,415 in 2001
First Recorded
1888
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus, derived from the Roman name *Marcus*, possibly related to Mars, the god of war.
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Famous Namesakes
Marcos Baghdatis
Cypriot retired professional tennis player.
Marcos Witt
American-born Mexican Christian singer and pastor.
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