Marcos
How to say it: MAR-kohs · /ˈmɑrkoʊs/
Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus, derived from the Roman god of war Mars; meaning of Mars or warlike.
Marcos was the 190th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 579 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #235 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #190 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 579 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,606 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #235 |
| In France, 2025 | #222 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Marcos remains well used after its high point in the 2000s. Now at #190 and well below that peak, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Full of breathy strength, Marcos travels well with biblical roots as a saint's name. Rafael shares the style and Marco is available as a short form.
Nicknames
- Marc
- Marco
Honouring a Marcos in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marcos is about 1 in 67.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #222 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Marcos
- Marcos Rojo (born 1990)Argentine association football player
- Marcos Llorente (born 1995)Spanish association football player
- Marcos Alonso Mendoza (born 1990)Spanish association football player
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