Matthew vs Markus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

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Matthew Rank #33

Markus Rank #1,231

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

Is Matthew or Markus more popular?

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

What do Matthew and Markus mean?

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

Are Matthew and Markus boy or girl names?

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