The nameMarkus
Markus is the German and Scandinavian form of Mark.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Markus comes from the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the Roman god of war.
Origin
Latin, through German.
History
In the United States Markus reached 501st in 1990.
Did you know?
- The Swedish programmer Markus Persson created the video game Minecraft, first released in 2009.
Famous people named Markus
- Markus Zusak, novelist
- Markus Söder, German politician
- Markus Persson, creator of Minecraft
Popularity of the name Markus
Markus in the United States
Markus was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 3,486 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Markus. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 1994. Half of all babies named Markus in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 158 births a year on average, against 229 in the five years before.
Markus in the United Kingdom
Markus was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 381 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Markus. Half of all babies named Markus in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Markus in France
Markus in Austria
Markus in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Markus
Names from the same generation as Markus, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Markus mean?
Markus comes from the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the Roman god of war.
What is the origin of the name Markus?
Latin, through German.
Is Markus a girl's or a boy's name?
Markus is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Markus?
In 2024, Markus was the 1226th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 163 births.
What are the variants of the name Markus?
Variants and related names of Markus include Marc and Mark.
What are good sibling names for Markus?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nathalie, Adrienne, Constance and Silvia for a sister, Adrien, Anton, Quentin and Maurice for a brother.
Who are famous people named Markus?
Markus Zusak, novelist; Markus Söder, German politician; Markus Persson, creator of Minecraft.