Nick vs Markus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Boy #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

✓ All Clear

Nick Rank #1,422

Markus Rank #1,231

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Markus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Markus mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Nick and Markus boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.