The nameMarius
Marius is a Roman name made famous by a general and by Les Misérables. It is rising in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Marius comes from a Roman family name, often linked to Mars.
Origin
Latin.
History
Gaius Marius was elected consul of Rome seven times. Victor Hugo gave the name to the young hero of Les Misérables. In England and Wales Marius reached 731st place in 2019.
Marius in other languages
Marius is spelled the same in English, French, German, Romanian and the Nordic countries. It is Mario in Italian and Spanish, and Mário in Portuguese. Marcel Pagnol made it the hero of his Marseille trilogy.
Famous people named Marius
- Marius Pontmercy, hero of Les Misérables
Popularity of the name Marius
Marius in the United States
Marius was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 613 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Marius. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Marius in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 53 births a year on average, against 64 in the five years before.
Marius in France
Marius was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 18,695 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Marius. Half of all babies named Marius in France were born before 1930, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,673 births a year.
Marius in Belgium
Marius in Switzerland
Marius in Austria
Marius in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Marius
Names from the same generation as Marius, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marius mean?
Marius comes from a Roman family name, often linked to Mars.
What is the origin of the name Marius?
Latin.
Is Marius a girl's or a boy's name?
Marius is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Marius?
In 2024, Marius was the 2421st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 57 births.
What are the variants of the name Marius?
Variants and related names of Marius include Mariana, Mariano, Marien, Mario and Maryan.
What are good sibling names for Marius?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lucinda, Sabine, Augusta and Viktoria for a sister, Olivier, Johannes, Laurence and Clement for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marius?
Marius Pontmercy, hero of Les Misérables.