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Marcus
Boy NameAncient Roman Origin
Meaning
Roman praenomen, or given name, which was probably derived from the name of the Roman god MARS. This
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Based on famous people named Marcus and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:
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SpiritualityFamous People Named Marcus
Marcus Manilius
Marcus Manilius (fl.
CreativityIntelligenceWisdom
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was the regnal name of several Roman emperors:.
LeadershipSuccess
Marcus Furius Camillus
Marcus Furius Camillus (; c.
CourageLeadershipResilience
Marcus Terentius Varro
Marcus Terentius Varro (; 116–27 BC) was a Roman polymath and a prolific author.
CreativityIntelligenceWisdom
Marcus Valerius Corvus
Marcus Valerius Corvus (c.
AmbitionCharismaLeadership
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Marcus in Other Languages
Ancient GreekMarkos
Ancient RomanMarcella
Ancient RomanMarcellina
Ancient RomanMarcellinus
Biblical GreekMarkos
Biblical LatinMarcus
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