Of Mars or dedicated to Mars
Marken is a rare variant of Marcus or Mark, ultimately derived from the Roman name Martius. It refers to the Roman god of war, Mars, symbolizing strength and protection. While it shares roots with the more common Martin, Marken has a distinct, modern surname-style feel.
Less common today
Marken isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,180 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).