Meaning & Origin
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Mark.
Marc is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, the French form of Mark, from the Latin Marcus — likely related to Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike.' The French spelling signals a Continental European sensibility.
Marc Chagall, the visionary painter, and fashion designer Marc Jacobs show the name at home in the art world. It has a clean, modern look — one syllable, no ambiguity — while the French spelling gives it just enough distinction from the standard Mark to feel considered and intentional.