Markus vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Markus Rank #1,231

Gary Rank #1,133

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

Is Markus or Gary more popular?

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

What do Markus and Gary mean?

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

Are Markus and Gary boy or girl names?

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