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Markus vs Zeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markus

Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,231
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zeus

Boy #1,073 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky father, divine sky"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Cultural Roots

Greek American Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,073
Total SSA Count
203
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Markus Rank #1,231
Zeus Rank #1,073

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 vs #1231 for Markus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markus or Zeus more popular?

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Markus and Zeus mean?

Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin). Zeus means "sky father, divine sky" (Proto-Indo-European origin).

Are Markus and Zeus boy or girl names?

Markus is primarily a boy name. Zeus is primarily a boy name.

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