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Name Origin

Marc is a French variant of the name Mark, which derives from the Latin name Marcus. Marcus means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war.

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Famous People

Marc Chagall (1887-1985)

Artist

  • Pioneer of modernism
  • Known for vibrant colors and dreamlike imagery

Marc Jacobs (1963-)

Fashion Designer

  • Known for his avant-garde designs
  • Creative director of Louis Vuitton

Marc Andreessen (1971-)

Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist

  • Co-author of the Mosaic web browser
  • Co-founder of Netscape Communications and Andreessen Horowitz