The nameMarc
Marc is the French and Catalan form of Mark. It was popular in America around 1970.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Marc comes from the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war.
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
In the United States Marc reached 60th in 1970. In England and Wales it reached 169th in 1996.
Marc in other languages
Marc is the French and Catalan form of Mark. It is Markus in German and the Nordic countries, Marco in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, and Marek in Polish and Czech.
Did you know?
- Marc Chagall painted the ceiling of the Paris Opera, unveiled in 1964.
- The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, Marc Aurèle in French, wrote his Meditations in Greek during his military campaigns.
Famous people named Marc
- Marc Chagall, painter
- Marc Anthony, singer
- Marc Márquez, motorcycle racer
- Marc Bolan, singer
Popularity of the name Marc
Marc in the United States
Marc was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 31,999 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Marc. Its rise began around 1945, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Marc in the United States were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 192 births a year on average, against 304 in the five years before.
Marc in the United Kingdom
Marc was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,714 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Marc. Half of all babies named Marc in the United Kingdom were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Marc in Ireland
Marc in France
Marc in Belgium
Marc in Switzerland
Marc in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Marc
Names from the same generation as Marc, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marc mean?
Marc comes from the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war.
What is the origin of the name Marc?
Latin, through French.
Is Marc a girl's or a boy's name?
Marc is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Marc?
In 2024, Marc was the 1191st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 172 births.
What are the variants of the name Marc?
Variants and related names of Marc include Mark and Markus.
What are good sibling names for Marc?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Christine, Patricia, Claudia and Christina for a sister, Jakob, Dustin, René and Chad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marc?
Marc Chagall, painter; Marc Anthony, singer; Marc Márquez, motorcycle racer; Marc Bolan, singer.