Dedicated to Mars or warlike
A modern American elaboration of the name Marcus or Mark, likely influenced by the suffix -evius. It retains the Latin roots associated with Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting strength and protection.
Less common today
Markevius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,392 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
