Markus vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Markus Rank #1,231

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Jakob mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Markus and Jakob boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.