Marcus

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Taken from Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology. Shakespeare used the name for the brother of the title character in the play, "Titus Andronicus." Influenced by the 1970s series, "Marcus Welby, M.D.", considered one of the most popular doctor shows in U.S. television history. A dominant name in Norway.

Popularity: Ranked #130 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Latin
Gender: Male
Meaning Tags: Celestial; + Add a Meaning Tag
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Alternative Spellings: Markus +; Marquus +; + Add an Alternative
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Personality: loving; an awesome friend; caring; + Add a Personality Trait
Famous Marcuss: Marcus Tullius Cicero (Ancient Roman philosopher); Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor); Marcus Allen (football player); + Add a Famous Marcus
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: Top 100 Boy Names of 2001