Marc

Marc is a masculine given name, a French form of Marcus. It derives from the Latin name Marcus, which was associated with the Roman god Mars and with the month of March. The name has been used since classical times and remains common in many European and American cultures.

Marc has several related forms, including Mark, Marco, Marcos, and Marcelo. In French and Dutch contexts Marc is widely used, while in English-speaking countries the form Marc is seen as distinctive but ultimately related to Mark.

Notable people named Marc include Marc Anthony (born 1964), American singer and actor; Marc Jacobs (born 1963), American fashion designer; Marc Benioff (born 1964), technology entrepreneur and CEO of Salesforce; Marc Andreessen (born 1971), software entrepreneur and investor; Marc Gasol (born 1985), Spanish basketball player; and Marc Maron (born 1963), American comedian and podcaster.

In fiction, Marc is used for various characters, such as Marc Spector, the alter ego Moon Knight in Marvel Comics. As a surname, Marc is less common but occurs in occasional instances.