Marcos
Meaning of Marcos
The name Marcos is a strong and timeless choice for boys, rooted in Latin origin. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus, which means "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. This name carries connotations of strength, valor, and leadership. Pronounced as MAHR-kohs in English and MAR-kohs in Spanish, Marcos has been a consistent favorite in various cultures due to its classic appeal and international flair. In the United States, the popularity of Marcos has seen fluctuations over the years but has remained relatively steady, ranking within the top 500 names for newborn boys as recently as 2023. With its rich historical roots and modern-day relevance, Marcos is a versatile name that can suit a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MAHR-kohs (/ˈmɑr.koʊz/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as MAR-kohs (/ˈmar.kos/)
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Notable People Named Marcos
| Marcos Baghdatis is a retired Cypriot professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 8 and was the runner-up at the 2006 Australian Open. |
| Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo is an Argentine professional footballer and the current captain of Boca Juniors. |
| Marcos Cesar Pontes is a Brazilian Air Force pilot, engineer, astronaut, politician, and author, known for being the first South American to go into space and the only Brazilian to complete NASA's astronaut training program. |
| Marcos de Niza was a Franciscan friar and missionary who led the first Spanish expedition to explore the American Southwest, but was later disgraced by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. |
| Marcos Senna - Marcos Antônio Senna da Silva, also known as Senna, is a former professional footballer who excelled as a central midfielder. |
| Marcos Witt, born Jonathan Mark Witt Holder, is a prominent American Christian music singer and pastor, widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in Spanish-speaking Christian music. |
| Marcos Alberto Angeleri is a retired Argentine footballer known for his position as a centre-back. |
| Marcos Kostenbader Valle is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for popularizing bossa nova in the 1960s and producing works in various musical styles. |
| Marcos Ramírez Fernández is a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle racer currently competing for American Racing in the 2023 Moto2 World Championship. |
| Marcos Segundo Maturana Molina was a Chilean military figure and art collector, celebrated as a war hero for his service in the War of the Pacific, and known for organizing the National Museum of Paintings of Santiago, now the National Museum of Fine Arts of Santiago de Chile. |
| Marcos Ayerza, a retired Argentine rugby union player known as "El Toro", played as a loose-head prop for the Leicester Tigers and the national team. |
| Marcos Hernandez is an American pop singer known for his hit single "If You Were Mine." |
| Marcos Senesi - Marcos Nicolás Senesi Barón is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back for Premier League club AFC Bournemouth and the Argentina national team. |
| Marcos Trabanco - Marcos García Trabanco is a Spanish professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a right back or right winger for Real Avilés CF. |
| Marcos Maturana del Campo was a prominent Chilean military and political figure known for his service in the Chilean War of Independence and the War of the Confederation. |
