Margus

The boys' name Margus represents an Estonian variant of the name Markus, which has its roots in the late Roman praenomen Marcus. Figuratively, the name means 'dedicated to Mars' and refers to the Roman god of war, Mars.

What does the name Margus mean?

Margus, a boys' name, is the Estonian form of Markus, which traces back to the late Roman praenomen Marcus. Figuratively, the name is interpreted as 'dedicated to Mars,' referring to the Roman god of war, Mars. Its origins can be found in the ancient Latin name Mart-kos, meaning 'belonging to Mars' or 'dedicated to Mars.' There may also be a connection to the Latin word mas, meaning 'male,' which could lead to meanings like 'the male' or 'the man.' The name spread in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of the evangelist Mark. Other variants include Marcas, Marciano, Marces, Marcan, Marcow, Marcon, Marcques, Marcio, and Marcius.

Where does the name Margus come from?

The name Margus has its roots in Latin and Roman naming and means 'dedicated to Mars.' The Latin

How do you pronounce Margus?

Margus is pronounced like 'margarine' without the 'ine,' with the emphasis on the first syllable.

When is the name day of Margus?

The name days for Margus are April 25, June 16, and October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Margus is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common boys' names. Over the last ten years, Margus has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Margus can be found in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Margu