Markus

Meaning of Markus

Derived from Mars, the Roman god of war; it can mean "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars."

Markus has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Markus

After ranking as high as #625 in 2000, Markus has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Markus

• Markus Zusak
  Australian author, The Book Thief
• Markus Howard
  Professional basketball player
• Markus Naslund
  Retired NHL hockey player
• Markus Persson
  Minecraft game developer
• Markus Rühl
  German bodybuilder

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Questions about the name Markus

What does the name Markus mean?

Markus means derived from mars, the roman god of war; it can mean "warlike" or "dedicated to mars.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Markus a boy's or a girl's name?

Markus is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Markus?

Markus did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Markus most popular?

Markus peaked at #625 in 2000.