Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, German
Meaning: Warlike or dedicated to Mars., Mars, Roman God of War
Pronunciation: MAHR-kus, /ˈmɑrkəs/, M AA R K AH S
Popularity Rank: #959
A version of the name Mark, which means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars' in Latin. It is also thought to mean 'hammer' in some Germanic languages.
The name Markus is of Latin, German origin and means Warlike or dedicated to Mars., Mars, Roman God of War, Of Mars, The Roman Fertility God Mars for whom March was Named, War-like, From the God Mars. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Markus is commonly found in Germany, Austria, Finland, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAHR-kus
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɑrkəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AA R K AH S
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Markus is recorded 67,277 times globally, ranking it as the 959th most common name worldwide.
Markus is most prevalent in Germany, with 33,926 occurrences, making it the 9th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Markus is found among 1 in every 9 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #9 | 1 : 11 |
| Austria | #5 | 1 : 9 |
| Finland | #41 | 1 : 23 |
| Switzerland | #15 | 1 : 36 |
| Italy | #1,217 | 1 : 585 |
| Sweden | #109 | 1 : 52 |
| United States of America | #2,156 | 1 : 1,203 |
| South Africa | #2,898 | 1 : 3,915 |
| Nigeria | #1,909 | 1 : 2,112 |
| United Kingdom | #2,035 | 1 : 1,232 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Markus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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