Markus Boy

Popularity: #761 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-kus / /ˈmɑːrkəs/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: 'dedicated to Mars'; Greek: 'warlike'

Historical & Cultural Background

Markus is derived from the Latin name 'Marcus', which is associated with the Roman god of war, Mars. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Europe. It has been used since ancient times and has various forms in different languages. The name has also been borne by several saints, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

Markus has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

MarcosMarcusMarkMarekMarcelMariusMalcolmMaddox

Variants

  • Marcus
  • Markus
  • Mark

International Variants

  • Marcos (Spanish)
  • Marc (French)
  • Marco (Italian)
  • Marek (Polish)
  • Márk (Hungarian)

Famous people named Markus

Markus Persson is a Swedish video game designer known for creating the popular game Minecraft.

Markus Zusak is an Australian author best known for his novel 'The Book Thief'.

Markus Schulz is a German-American DJ and music producer recognized in the electronic dance music scene.

Markus S. McGowan is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist known for his work in sustainable energy.

Fictional characters named Markus

Markus is a character in the video game 'Detroit: Become Human', where he serves as a leader of the android revolution.

Markus is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Markus was first seen in the United States in 1915. Markus has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Markus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Markus (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 22
20%
TX 16
15%
OH 10
9%
FL 10
9%
NC 9
8%
NY 8
7%
IL 6
5%
IN 6
5%
UT 6
5%
KY 6
5%
PA 6
5%
KS 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19157
19169
192010
19227
19236
192411
19256
192610
19286
19305
19328
19365
19395
19415
19445
194710
19488
19499
195013
195119
195217
195320
195430
195528
195634
195734
195851
195945
196056
196164
196246
196368
196466
196569
196679
196786
196888
1969104
1970120
1971119
197297
1973109
1974125
1975130
1976134
1977136
1978163
1979148
1980137
1981148
1982163
1983177
1984201
1985192
1986236
1987266
1988299
1989317
1990385
1991363
1992390
1993375
1994396
1995350
1996306
1997330
1998286
1999305
2000300
2001277
2002288
2003302
2004332
2005289
2006370
2007346
2008355
2009392
2010347
2011345
2012265
2013279
2014327
2015261
2016264
2017225
2018212
2019181
2020156
2021180
2022152
2023140
2024163