What does Victor mean?
The Latin victor, “conqueror” or “winner.”
What does Marcus mean?
A Roman praenomen derived from Mars, the Roman god of war; the association is explicitly warlike. The underlying root is otherwise uncertain.
Victor vs Marcus
Which is more popular?
Victor is more popular than Marcus today: about 1,664 US babies were given the name Victor in 2025, compared with 1,341 named Marcus.
| Victor | Marcus | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Conqueror | Of Mars |
| Origin | Latin | latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | VIK-ter | MAR-kus |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 1990 (4,445) | 1984 (5,996) |
| In 2025 | 1,664 | 1,341 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Victor
Marcus
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Victor | Marcus |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10,542 | 8,879 |
| 2010s | 26,144 | 24,143 |
| 2000s | 40,686 | 35,673 |
| 1990s | 41,072 | 46,497 |
| 1980s | 32,286 | 51,807 |
| 1970s | 26,732 | 39,464 |
| 1960s | 36,821 | 14,545 |
| 1950s | 33,887 | 8,694 |
| 1940s | 22,518 | 3,266 |
| 1930s | 15,570 | 2,298 |
| 1920s | 21,498 | 3,029 |
| 1910s | 17,157 | 2,051 |
| 1900s | 2,447 | 482 |
| 1890s | 1,811 | 405 |
| 1880s | 1,242 | 424 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Victor or Marcus more popular?
Victor is more popular than Marcus today: about 1,664 US babies were given the name Victor in 2025, compared with 1,341 named Marcus.
What is the difference between Victor and Marcus?
Victor means Conqueror (Latin origin), while Marcus means Of Mars (latin origin).
Which name is older, Victor or Marcus?
In US records, Victor first appears in 1880 and Marcus in 1880, so Victor has the longer recorded history.