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Definitely usable today, just one of those timeless names I think. I prefer Mark as a standalone name.

I like the name, and I know of a really cute YouTuber named Mark, but I prefer Marcus. No nickname, though; Marcus is fine on its own!

This message was edited 10/5/2016, 4:43 AM

I prefer Marcus without the nn Mark! Mark sounds very abrupt and harsh; my friend dithered about naming her second son either Stephen Mark or Mark Stephen, went for Mark Stephen and every time she got a head cold her husband would tease her, calling her a Weredog when she rushed around the house shouting "Bark! Bark!"

For me, it's the same as Luke / Lucas. Just as usable. Maybe a slightly less handsome vibe, but...otherwise not notably noticeable or objectionable.

It's one I never see mentioned here. I don't really like it, but that may be because it's my evil ex's name.

I prefer Markus (this spelling) but Marcus & Mark as Well

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I can definitely see those names being usable for all ages. I've even known a few Marks who were younger than me.

I know of 2 Marks, one being around the same age as me and the other being in his 40s, so, in a way, it does sound like a classic, though I haven't heard of any baby Marks so it does sound dated as well.

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As to the last question, if a particular Marcus decides to have a nickname, then I would say I prefer Marcus "Marc" as opposed to Marcus "Mark."

It's unremarkable (haha)
Usable, yes, but I know I wouldn't use it. Far prefer Marcus but I wouldn't feel the neex to nickname it.

It's still very usable, though Marcus might be a bit more current. I don't see any particularly negative associations with it, except some people say they hate the Mar sound or the idea of a mark being a spot or splotch.

I'd say it's classic. It's usable. It's unobjectionable. The only negative thing I can say is that it's boring.

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I prefer Marcus to Mark, but I wouldn't want to use any nickname for Marcus. If you did, I think it should be spelled Marc.

This message was edited 10/4/2016, 7:41 AM

For some reason,I like Marc but not Mark or Marcus, though I look after a little boy named Marcus "Markie" which is pretty cute. I find Mark quite boring and a bit empty which is probably why I like the more unusual Marc. It's not a bad name though really.