Mav vs Markos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mav

Boy #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,325
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Hunner Izen

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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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Popularity Comparison

Mav Rank #6,325

Markos Rank #5,774

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 vs #6325 for Mav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mav or Markos more popular?

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Mav and Markos mean?

Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin). Markos means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Mav and Markos boy or girl names?

Mav is primarily a boy name. Markos is primarily a boy name.

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