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Markos vs Petros

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markos

Boy #5,774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Ethiopian Amharic Eastern Orthodox Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,774
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Petros

Boy #5,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,890
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Markos Rank #5,774
Petros Rank #5,890

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 vs #5890 for Petros.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markos or Petros more popular?

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 compared to Petros at #5890 in the United States.

What do Markos and Petros mean?

Markos means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Petros means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Markos and Petros boy or girl names?

Markos is primarily a boy name. Petros is primarily a boy name.

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