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Markus

MAHR-kus

Popularity

#1229

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

14,800

Peak Year

#396 in 1994

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

The German, Scandinavian, and Finnish form of Marcus, a Roman name possibly derived from Mars, the god of war.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Markus Zusak

    Australian author known for 'The Book Thief'

  • Markus Persson

    Swedish video game programmer and designer

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

StrongAmbitiousLeaderlyOrganized

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