Marcos

Marcos is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 639 boys in the United States.

Marcos at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marcos

Marcos belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marcos first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #224 in 1996, and in 2024 639 babies received the name — 52,989 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marcos in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#224 in 1996
Peak year
2001
Babies named Marcos in 2024
639
Total since 1880
52,989

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marcos mean?

The meaning of Marcos is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marcos a boy or girl name?

Marcos is a boy name. In 2024, 639 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marcos?

Marcos comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Marcos?

Marcos first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #224 in 1996, and 639 babies were given the name in 2024.

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