Markus vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Markus Rank #1,231

Linus Rank #1,423

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Markus or Linus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Markus and Linus mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Markus and Linus boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.