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Marx

♂ Boy

Pronounced MARKS /ˈmɑːrks/Medium

Meaning: Marx is a German surname derived from Markus (Marcus), tied to Mars, the Roman god of war - noted neutrally. Well-known bearers include the thinker Karl Marx and the comedian Groucho Marx. As a first name it is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold surname-name: Marx comes from Markus, tied to Mars (said 'MARKS').
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Origin LowGerman
MeaningMarx is a German surname derived from Markus (Marcus), tied to Mars, the Roman god of war - noted neutrally. Well-known bearers include the thinker Karl Marx and the comedian Groucho Marx. As a first name it is modern.
U.S. rank (2023)#8678 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 324

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519152023

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marx is a German surname from Markus, noted neutrally, used here as a bold one-syllable first name. It is very rare in the U.S. (said 'MARKS').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, bold, and surname-styled.

Did you know? Marx is a German surname from Markus (Marcus), linked to Mars; it is carried by Karl Marx and Groucho Marx, noted neutrally (said 'MARKS').
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Marx — German surname from Markus; Karl Marx, Groucho Marx

Variations

MarksMarkusMarcks

Nicknames

MarX

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marx mean?

Marx is a German surname from Markus (Marcus), tied to Mars.

How do you pronounce Marx?

It's said MARKS /ˈmɑːrks/ - one syllable.

Is Marx a boy or girl name?

Marx is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Marx?

Marx is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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