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Markos

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-kohs /ˈmɑr.koʊs/Medium

Meaning: The Greek form of Mark/Marcus — from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war; 'of Mars; warlike'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of Mars; warlike: Markos is the Greek Mark — 'of Mars'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAR-kohs').
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Origin MediumLatin, Greek
MeaningThe Greek form of Mark/Marcus — from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war; 'of Mars; warlike'
U.S. rank (2025)#5331 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,040

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819652025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Markos is the Greek form of Mark/Marcus — from the Latin Marcus, traditionally linked to Mars, the Roman god of war; 'of Mars; warlike, martial'. The name honors St Mark the Evangelist. A crisp, classic Greek name (said 'MAR-kohs'; nickname Marko).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, of-Mars at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mark/Marcus is linked to Mars, the Roman god of war — 'of Mars; warlike' — Markos is its crisp Greek form, classic and strong (the Evangelist Mark; said 'MAR-kohs').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Markos — root etymology

Variations

MarkusMarcosMarco

Nicknames

Marko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Markos mean?

Markos is the Greek Mark/Marcus — Latin 'of Mars; warlike'.

How do you pronounce Markos?

It's said MAR-kohs /ˈmɑr.koʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Markos a boy or girl name?

Markos is a boy's name.

How popular is Markos?

Markos is a rare name in the U.S.

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