Combination of the prefix Ta- and the name Marcus
A modern American creation, Tamarcus follows a naming pattern popular in African American culture, combining the rhythmic prefix 'Ta-' with the classic Roman name Marcus. Marcus itself is derived from the Roman god Mars, traditionally meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike'.
Less common today
Tamarcus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,915 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
College football wide receiver
