Marco vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marco

Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Marco Rank #387

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #387 for Marco.

Is Marco or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do Marco and Alex mean?

Marco means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Marco and Alex boy or girl names?

Marco is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.