Marcus is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marcus. It was popular among ancient Romans due to its association with Mars, the god of war. The name means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars.' In the Middle Ages, it was used as a surname, eventually evolving into given names in various forms such as Mark and Marco. Today, Marcus is still widely recognized and used around the world.
"Marcus was quite popular in 1985 with 7 births recorded that year."