Marlon vs Markus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Markus Rank #1,231

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Marlon or Markus more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Markus mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Marlon and Markus boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.