Markus vs Dayton

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 #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Markus Rank #1,231

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Dayton mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Markus and Dayton boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.