Markus vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Markus Rank #1,231

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Markus or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Matthew mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Markus and Matthew boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.