Markus vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Markus Rank #1,231

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Gus mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Markus and Gus boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.