Markus

Markus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 163 boys in the United States.

Markus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Markus

Markus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Markus first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #501 in 1990, and in 2024 163 babies received the name — 14,800 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Markus in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#501 in 1990
Peak year
1994
Babies named Markus in 2024
163
Total since 1880
14,800

Markus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#711 in 2009
Babies named Markus in 2025
16
Total since 1996
715

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Markus mean?

The meaning of Markus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Markus a boy or girl name?

Markus is a boy name. In 2024, 163 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Markus?

Markus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Markus?

Markus first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #501 in 1990, and 163 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].