Meaning Derived from the god Mars, meaning 'war- like' or 'dedicated to Mars'. Origin of Marcus Roman , Latin Popular Middle Names Anthony, Alexander, James, Jason, Dewayne, Allen, Lee, Robert, Terrell, Theodore Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Marcus MAAR-kuss Similar Names Markel Marciano Demarcus Marwood Menz Manawydan Lyonya Jackson Donal Lemuel Year by Year Popularity of Marcus