Marcas
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marcas: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.
The Gaelic form of Mark, Marcas traces its roots back to the Latin *Marcus*, meaning “hammer” or “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war. It shares its origin with the Scottish clan name MacMarcais, though the name itself has been used in Scotland for centuries. Famous bearers include Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, a 17th-century Scottish bard known for his Jacobite poetry, and Marcas Ó Murchú, a modern Irish language activist. While there are no prominent places named after a Marcas, the name’s root *Marcus* appears in the Roman *Portus Marci* (modern Porto, Portugal). A popular variant in Ireland is Marcas, while in Scotland, Mark remains the more common form, but Marcas offers a distinctly Gaelic touch for parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon name.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20173 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #7333 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y