Marcus, derived from the Latin word 'marcus', means 'dedicated to Mars'. This name has been popular throughout history and across various cultures. In ancient Rome, Marcus was a common praenomen, used by many notable figures like Marcus Tullius Cicero, a famous orator and statesman. The name gained further prominence through the works of Shakespeare, who used it in his play "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar". Today, Marcus remains a popular choice among parents, ranking consistently in the top 500 names for boys in several English-speaking countries. It has also inspired numerous variations such as Mark, Markus, Marco, and Marcel.
"Macus saw a peak of 6 births in 1981, with another notable spike of 5 births each in 1985 and 1988, resulting in a total of 16 babies named Macus over those years."