Name comparison · boy names
Malcolm vs. Marcus
In 2025, Marcus leads at #258 among U.S. boys' names, with Malcolm at #272. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Malcolm | Marcus |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #272 | #258 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,257 | 1,341 |
| All-time peak | #205 in 1928 | #57 in 1984 |
| Uniqueness score | 32 / 100 | 31 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maine (#74) | New Hampshire (#169) |