Marc Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Mark //mɑrk//
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: 'warlike'; French: 'of Mars'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marc is derived from the Latin name "Marcus," which is believed to be rooted in the Roman god of war, Mars. The etymology traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *merg-, meaning "to shine" or "to be bright," which is associated with the concept of masculinity and strength.
The name Marcus was widely used in ancient Rome and became a common praenomen (given name) among Roman citizens, particularly in the context of the Roman Republic and Empire. As Latin evolved into the Romance languages, Marcus transformed into various forms, including Marc in French and Spanish, which later influenced its adoption into English.
Historically, the name Marc has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Mark, one of the four Evangelists in the Christian tradition, who is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Mark in the 1st century CE. His feast day is celebrated on April 25, and he is recognized as the patron saint of Venice, where his relics are housed in St.
Mark's Basilica. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, where it was often associated with nobility and leadership.
Culturally, the name Marc has resonated through various traditions and has been linked to qualities such as valor and honor, reflecting its martial roots. In literature and art, figures named Marc have often been depicted as strong and noble characters.
The diminutive form "Mark" has also gained prominence, particularly in English-speaking contexts, but the original form Marc retains its significance in many cultures, symbolizing a connection to heritage and historical legacy.
Famous people named Marc
In this section, you will find notable people named Marc. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marc who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Marc who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Marc Anthony is a singer and actor best known for Vivir Mi Vida, I Need to Know, and The King of Salsa.
Marc Jacobs is a fashion designer best known for his eponymous brand and his work with Louis Vuitton.
Marc Maron is a comedian and podcaster best known for his podcast WTF with Marc Maron, and his role in Glow.
Marc Gasol is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Memphis Grizzlies and winning the NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors.
Marc Benioff is a businessman best known for founding Salesforce and his work in cloud computing.
Marc Forster is a film director best known for Finding Neverland, Monster's Ball, and World War Z.
Marc Rocco is a film director and producer best known for his work on the films Where the Day Takes You and The Last of the High Kings.
Marc Spector is a fictional character best known as Moon Knight in Marvel Comics.
Fictional characters named Marc
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Marc Spector is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. He is the alter ego of the superhero Moon Knight, who struggles with dissociative identity disorder and fights crime in New York City.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marc was first seen in the United States in 1901.
Marc has ranked as high as #132 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Massachusetts.
In the past 5 years the name Marc has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marc is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marc was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Marc (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 26 | |
| FL | 20 | |
| NY | 19 | |
| TX | 16 | |
| MD | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| MO | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marc.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 172 |
| 2023 | 194 |
| 2022 | 195 |
| 2021 | 217 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2019 | 222 |
| 2018 | 269 |
| 2017 | 298 |
| 2016 | 356 |
| 2015 | 377 |
| 2014 | 411 |
| 2013 | 376 |
| 2012 | 419 |
| 2011 | 438 |
| 2010 | 437 |
| 2009 | 472 |
| 2008 | 609 |
| 2007 | 632 |
| 2006 | 727 |
| 2005 | 760 |
| 2004 | 899 |
| 2003 | 919 |
| 2002 | 1,069 |
| 2001 | 1,246 |
| 2000 | 1,485 |
| 1999 | 1,369 |
| 1998 | 1,291 |
| 1997 | 1,337 |
| 1996 | 1,292 |
| 1995 | 1,336 |
| 1994 | 1,355 |
| 1993 | 1,404 |
| 1992 | 1,448 |
| 1991 | 1,581 |
| 1990 | 1,902 |
| 1989 | 1,893 |
| 1988 | 1,873 |
| 1987 | 1,967 |
| 1986 | 2,032 |
| 1985 | 2,161 |
| 1984 | 2,103 |
| 1983 | 2,091 |
| 1982 | 2,044 |
| 1981 | 2,047 |
| 1980 | 2,311 |
| 1979 | 2,266 |
| 1978 | 2,480 |
| 1977 | 2,602 |
| 1976 | 2,598 |
| 1975 | 2,823 |
| 1974 | 3,108 |
| 1973 | 3,275 |
| 1972 | 3,465 |
| 1971 | 4,210 |
| 1970 | 5,011 |
| 1969 | 4,500 |
| 1968 | 3,538 |
| 1967 | 3,100 |
| 1966 | 2,972 |
| 1965 | 3,051 |
| 1964 | 3,084 |
| 1963 | 2,892 |
| 1962 | 2,945 |
| 1961 | 2,707 |
| 1960 | 2,585 |
| 1959 | 2,504 |
| 1958 | 2,403 |
| 1957 | 2,481 |
| 1956 | 2,430 |
| 1955 | 2,631 |
| 1954 | 2,403 |
| 1953 | 1,979 |
| 1952 | 1,838 |
| 1951 | 1,775 |
| 1950 | 1,503 |
| 1949 | 1,396 |
| 1948 | 1,255 |
| 1947 | 1,061 |
| 1946 | 790 |
| 1945 | 613 |
| 1944 | 292 |
| 1943 | 225 |
| 1942 | 219 |
| 1941 | 207 |
| 1940 | 122 |
| 1939 | 77 |
| 1938 | 78 |
| 1937 | 56 |
| 1936 | 45 |
| 1935 | 63 |
| 1934 | 38 |
| 1933 | 29 |
| 1932 | 45 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1930 | 38 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1928 | 32 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1924 | 31 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |