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Marcos
consecrated to Mars
Origin
Latin
Used in
es
Origin and meaning of Marcos
Marcos is the Spanish form of Mark, from the Latin Marcus, likely linked to Mars, the god of war: hence 'consecrated to Mars' or 'warrior'. Widespread already in ancient Rome, its persistence owes much to the cult of Saint Mark the Evangelist. It's one of the most stable boys' names in Spanish rankings, chosen for its classic solidity and ease of pronunciation across the Spanish-speaking world.
Variants around the world
How Marcos sounds in other languages.
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