Markus vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Markus Rank #1,231

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Darius mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Markus and Darius boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.