Of Mars or a boundary marker
Marx is a Germanic surname-turned-given-name derived from Marcus, which relates to the Roman god Mars. It also has roots in the Middle High German word 'marc', meaning a boundary or borderland. In modern times, it is most famously associated with the philosopher Karl Marx.
Less common today
Marx isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,540 in 2015.
German philosopher, economist, and sociologist
A cosmic jester and antagonist · Kirby Super Star
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
