Markus vs Jerome

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 #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Markus Rank #1,231

Jerome Rank #1,341

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Markus or Jerome more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Markus and Jerome mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Markus and Jerome boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.