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Marcus vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marcus Rank #256
Niko Rank #344

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #344 for Niko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcus or Niko more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Niko mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Marcus and Niko boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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