What does the name Markus mean?

The name Markus means "Devoted to the god of war".

What is the origin of the name Markus?

Markus is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 163 babies were named Markus in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Markus is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 163 ↘

All-Time Total: 14,800

Peak Year: 1994

Markus is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which is of uncertain origin. It may be derived from the Roman god of war, Mars.

Boy names closely related to Markus

Evander Jakob Maximus Xavier Leonidas Alec Aries Isaac

Girl names closely related to Markus

Zelda Marissa Adrienne Izabelle Alena Elaine Magdalena Estella

Names with similar meaning to Markus

Jamarcus Marc Marcanthony Marcel Marcela Marcelino Marcella Marcello

Births per year in the United States

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