Down vs Markus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Down Rank #63,580

Markus Rank #1,231

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Down or Markus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Markus mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Down and Markus boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Markus is primarily a boy name.