Marcus Chen Name Meaning & Origin
/MAR-kus CHEN/Name Origin
The name 'Marcus' is of Latin origin, meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. It was a common Roman given name. 'Chen' is a common Chinese surname, derived from various Chinese characters, often meaning 'exhibit' or 'display,' and is one of the most common surnames in China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
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Chinese (Han Chinese) 85% -
Singaporean (Han Chinese) 10% -
Malaysian (Han Chinese) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Marcus
- Last Name: Chen
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Marcus Chen
Famous individuals named Marcus include Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor and philosopher; Marcus Rashford, an English footballer; and Marcus Samuel, 1st Viscount Bearsted, a British businessman. Notable people with the surname Chen include Chen Long, a Chinese badminton player; Chen Shui-bian, former President of Taiwan; and Faye Wong, whose Chinese name is Wang Fei, but she is often associated with the surname Chen in some contexts.
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Marcus Chen Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.