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Mark vs Markus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Markus Rank #1,231

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #1231 for Markus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Markus more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Mark and Markus mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Mark and Markus boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.

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