US Popularity Rank: 2853

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Dedicated to Mars

Markus is a boy's name used in many Northern European languages, Greenlandic, and Russian, with Roman and Latin roots. Derived from Mars, Markus means “dedicated to Mars” and is a variant of the more popular Marcus. This name dates back to Ancient Rome and was one of the most commonly used names for boys. As powerful on Earth as in the sky, Mars was a god of war and the protector of Rome in Roman mythology, after whom the month of March was named. Although more commonly spelled with a C Markus's trendy K gives a modern vibe to this antique name. Mighty and forceful, parents can count on bouncing baby Markus to leave their mark on the world.