| Meaning | male, virile |
| Origin | Roman |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ma-ri-us |
The name Marius carries with it a rich historical background rooted in ancient Rome. Its origin from the Roman god of war, Mars, infuses the name with connotations of strength, valor, and courage. Marius is a name that resonates with a sense of timeless masculinity and endurance.
Parents who choose the name Marius for their baby boy provide him with a name that holds historical significance and a touch of nobility. This name's popularity has stood the test of time, and it remains a distinctive choice that stands out in modern times.
Marius, with its variations and nicknames, offers flexibility while maintaining its classic charm. Whether he becomes a leader, an artist, an athlete, or pursues any other path in life, a boy named Marius carries a name that embodies the spirit of a warrior and the legacy of a powerful past.
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| Marius Petipa | Renowned Russian ballet dancer and choreographer |
| Marius Stan | Romanian actor known for his work in film and theater |
| Marius Müller-Westernhagen | German musician and actor |
| Marius Kloppers | Former CEO of BHP Billiton, a mining company |
| Marius Zaliukas | Lithuanian footballer and captain of the national team |
| Marius Copil | Romanian tennis player |
| Marius Lacatus | Romanian former footballer and coach |
| Marius Moga | Romanian composer, producer, and singer |
| Marius Trésor | Former French international footballer |
| Marius Borg Høiby | Norwegian royalty, son of Princess Mette-Marit |
| Marius Stankevičius | Lithuanian former footballer |
| Marius Berthold | German professional snowboarder |
| Marius van Heerden | South African rugby player |
| Marius Goring | British actor known for his stage and film roles |
| Marius Lăcătuș | Former Romanian footballer and coach |
| Marius Constant | French composer |
| Marius Bauer | Dutch painter and etcher |
| Marius Sokolovas | Lithuanian swim coach |
| Marius Russo | American former baseball player |
| Marius Žaliūkas | Lithuanian footballer |
| Marius Pontmercy | A character from Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" |
| Marius Black | A character from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series |
| Marius de Romanus | A vampire character from Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" |
| Marius Honorius | A character from the "Warhammer" series |
| Marius Titus | The protagonist of the video game "Ryse - Son of Rome" |
| Marius de Vries | A character from the movie "Moulin Rouge!" |
| Marius Wistrom | A character from the TV show "The West Wing" |
| Marius Treadway | A character from the book "The Age of Miracles" by Karen Thompson Walker |
| Marius Chauvin | A character from the novel "The Black Tulip" by Alexandre Dumas |
| Marius Florin | A character from the novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker |
| Marius Streicher | A character from the video game "Dead by Daylight" |