The nameMarcos
Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Mark.
- Boy's name
- Spanish and Portuguese
Meaning
From the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, god of war.
Origin
Spanish and Portuguese, of Latin origin.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1910s.
Popularity of the name Marcos
Marcos in France
4164thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1978peak year (20 births)
530babies named Marcos in France since 1900
Marcos was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 145 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Marcos. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1978. Half of all babies named Marcos in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Marcos in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marcos mean?
From the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, god of war.
What is the origin of the name Marcos?
Spanish and Portuguese, of Latin origin.
Is Marcos a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcos is a boy's name.