Gary vs Markus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Markus Rank #1,231

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Gary or Markus more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Gary and Markus mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Markus boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.