Marcus Carlton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marcus Carlton — of Mars
186K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Marcus Carlton is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marcus is a masculine given name of English origin. Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war. The name is popular in Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway, Italy and Germany, and increasingly, in the Netherlands. It is also popular in English language countries, although less common than the shortened variation 'Mark', associated with the Gospel writer Mark the Evangelist. There are other variants. The surname Carlton: Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born. Marcus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 186K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marcus reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marcus

Meaning: of Mars

English

Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war. The name is popular in Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway, Italy and Germany, and increasingly, in the Netherlands. It is also popular in English language countries, although less common than the shortened variation 'Mark', associated with the Gospel writer Mark the Evangelist. There are other variants.

Surname: Carlton

English

Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born.

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Marcus is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marcus by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Marcus Carlton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marcus Carlton:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marcus?
The first name Marcus originates from English. Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war. The name is popular in Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway, Italy and Germany, and increasingly, in the Netherlands. It is also popular in English language countries, although less common than the shortened variation 'Mark', associated with the Gospel writer Mark the Evangelist. There are other variants.
When was Marcus most popular?
The name Marcus reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carlton?
The surname Carlton originates from English. Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born.
How common is the surname Carlton?
The surname Carlton is shared by approximately 21K people worldwide.
Advertisement