How to say it
MAR · cos
ˈmɑːr.koʊs
Masculine
Marcos
Of Mars, warlike
What it means
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Mark, tied to Mars, the Roman god of war.
Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Mark, from the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. The evangelist Mark wrote one of the four Gospels, and Marcos stays a steady classic across the Spanish-speaking world. Said MAR-kohs.
How to spell Marcos
The standard spelling is Marcos. Common variants include Marco, Marcus, Markos, but Marcos is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #224 in 1996, currently #517 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
The Spanish form of Mark; cousin to Marco and Marcus.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Marcos Rojo Argentine footballer who played for Manchester United and the national team
- Marcos Alonso Spanish footballer and former Chelsea defender
Spelling variants
- Marco
- Marcus
- Markos
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Common questions
- What does the name Marcos mean?
- The Spanish and Portuguese form of Mark, tied to Mars, the Roman god of war.
- What does Marcos mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Marcos means "Of Mars, warlike." Marcos is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Mark, from the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. The evangelist Mark wrote one of the four Gospels, and Marcos stays a steady classic across the Spanish-speaking world. Said MAR-kohs.
- How do you pronounce Marcos?
- Marcos is pronounced ˈmɑːr.koʊs. Say it as MAR-cos, with the stress on the "mar" syllable.
- How do you spell Marcos?
- The standard spelling is Marcos. Common spelling variants include Marco, Marcus, Markos.
- Is Marcos a boy or girl name?
- Marcos is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Marcos?
- Marcos ranked #517 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.