Name meaning
Marius
may mean “of Mars; or male”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- French, Romanian, Norwegian, German
- Spellings
- Marius · Mario · Mariusz
- Say it
- MAR-ee-us
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Marius is a Roman family name, probably linked to Mars or to mas, male. Gaius Marius was a great Roman general, and Marius in Les Misérables is a romantic hero. It is popular in Romania, Norway and France.
Roots
From Latin Marius, probably from Mārs or mās (male).
Where it is used
Mario is related.
Marius name FAQ
What does the name Marius mean?
Marius may mean “of Mars; or male”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Latin Marius, probably from Mārs or mās (male).
Where does the name Marius come from?
Marius is of Latin origin. Today it is used in French, Romanian, Norwegian, German families.
How do you pronounce Marius?
Marius is usually pronounced MAR-ee-us.
Is Marius a boy's or a girl's name?
Marius is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Marius?
Related spellings and forms include Mario, Mariusz.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.