Dedicated to Mars or warlike
Markian is a derivative of the Roman name Marcianus, which itself stems from Marcus. It historically refers to the Roman god of war, Mars, and was a common name among early saints in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Less common today
Markian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,913 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Byzantine Emperor from 450 to 457
Ukrainian writer known for literature about the Chernobyl Zone
Priest and poet who led the literary revival in Western Ukraine
