Marc

Marc is a form of Mark used in French, Catalan, Welsh, and other languages. The name comes from Latin Marcus, often connected with Mars, the Roman god of war, although the precise early derivation is uncertain. It is not a month name, despite the related-looking English word March.

The final c gives Marc a different written appearance from Mark while usually preserving the familiar sound in English. Families may choose it to reflect their language, honor a relative, or retain a surname or first-name spelling already used in the family. Marcus offers a longer related form, but Marc is complete on its own. Its one syllable and clear consonants make it easy to combine with a more elaborate middle name.