Markese vs Kovu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markese

Boy #6,213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the marches, border lord"

Origin: Old French

African American American

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Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Markese Rank #6,213

Kovu Rank #6,060

Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 vs #6213 for Markese.

Is Markese or Kovu more popular?

Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 compared to Markese at #6213 in the United States.

What do Markese and Kovu mean?

Markese means "lord of the marches, border lord" (Old French origin). Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin).

Are Markese and Kovu boy or girl names?

Markese is primarily a boy name. Kovu is primarily a boy name.