Marius

Marius is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is traditionally linked to Mars, the Roman god of war, and to the Roman gens Marius. Through the Middle Ages it spread across Europe and remains common in several languages, including Romanian, German, French, and the Nordic languages. Variants appear in different countries, such as Mariusz in Polish and Mario in Italian and Spanish, though Mario is generally considered a distinct name. The form Marius is widely used in contemporary times as a given name.

Notable people named Marius include: Gaius Marius (c. 157–86 BCE), a Roman general and statesman noted for military reforms; Marius Petipa (1818–1910), a ballet choreographer whose works helped establish the Classical technique; Marius Constant (1925–2004), a Romanian-French composer known for the Twilight Zone theme; Marius Müller-Westernhagen (born 1948), a German actor and musician; Marius Lăcătuș (born 1964), a Romanian footballer and coach.