Marc

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Pronounced MARK /mɑːrk/High

Meaning: Of Mars; warrior; French form of Mark/Marcus, from Latin Marcus (of the god Mars, the Roman god of war)High

In 30 seconds: The French form of Mark, meaning 'of Mars' (the Roman god of war). Used widely across France and among Francophone communities, Marc has a crisp, elegant quality — associated with designer Marc Jacobs and philosopher Marc Bloch.

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Origin HighLatin, French

MeaningOf Mars; warrior; French form of Mark/Marcus, from Latin Marcus (of the god Mars, the Roman god of war)

U.S. rank (2024)#1191 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births172 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 140,440

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Marc is the French form of Mark/Marcus, from Latin Marcus (of Mars, the god of war). It has been used in France and other Francophone countries as the standard form of this biblical and imperial Roman name.

Marc ranked #1191 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was one of the 20th century's most beloved painters, known for his dreamlike stained glass windows in cathedrals across Europe and his distinctive floating figures — his name Marc became associated with one of art's most joyful and poetic visions.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Marc — French/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MarkMarco

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
Russian-French artist known for his dreamlike paintings and stained glass windows, a leading figure of 20th-century modernism.

If you like Marc…

Mark— the English form of the same name

Marco— the Italian form of the same Latin name

Marcus— the classical Latin form with the same Mars-deity connection

Luc— French short masculine name with the same crisp Gallic character

Frequently Asked

What does the name Marc mean?

Marc means 'of Mars' (the Roman god of war), as the French form of Mark, from Latin Marcus.

How do you pronounce Marc?

It's said MARK — one syllable, identical to Mark.

Is Marc a boy or girl name?

Marc is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Marc?

Marc ranked #1191 for U.S. boys in 2024.