Markus vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Markus Rank #1,231

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Elmer mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Markus and Elmer boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.