Markus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Markus Name at a Glance

Name	Markus
Meaning	Of Mars; the god of war.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Markus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Markus means “Of Mars; the god of war”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Markus Name Origin

Our database records Markus under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Markus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Markus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Markus

When considering Markus for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.