Marcus Vinson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marcus Vinson — of Mars
186K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marcus Vinson 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 Vinson: Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M. 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: Vinson

French

Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.

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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:

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Notable People Named Marcus Vinson

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 Vinson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Personality Number

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

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 Vinson?
The surname Vinson originates from French. Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.
What are the origins of the name Marcus Vinson?
The name Marcus Vinson combines two different traditions: the first name Marcus has English roots, while the surname Vinson originates from French.
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