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Marcos

Name Origin

Marcos is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name, a variant of Marcus. It originates from the Roman god Mars, associated with war and masculinity.

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Famous People

Marcos Ambrose (1976-)

Race car driver

  • Two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion
  • Winner of multiple races in the NASCAR Cup Series

Marcos Alonso (1990-)

Footballer

  • UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea FC
  • Premier League winner with Chelsea FC

Marcos Baghdatis (1985-)

Tennis player

  • Australian Open finalist in 2006
  • Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2006

Marcos Crespo (1946-)

Politician and diplomat

  • Former Ambassador of Argentina to the United States
  • Served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina

Marcos Maidana (1983-)

Boxer

  • Two-time world champion in two weight classes (super lightweight and welterweight)
  • Known for his aggressive fighting style

Marcos Rojo (1990-)

Footballer

  • Premier League winner with Manchester United
  • Won the Copa América with Argentina in 2021

Marcos Senna (1976-)

Footballer

  • UEFA Euro winner with Spain in 2008

Similar Names

MarcoMarcusMarkosMarkoMarcMarcelloMarcellus

Sibling Names

Sofia

Both Sofia and Marcos are popular Spanish/Portuguese names with a classic and elegant feel.

Alejandro

Alejandro, like Marcos, has strong Latin roots and carries a distinguished, masculine vibe.

Isabella

Isabella, another classic Spanish name, pairs well with Marcos due to its shared origin and timeless appeal.