Aleksei vs Markos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksei

Boy #5,658 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,658
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alek, Aleks, Lyosha

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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
Nicknames
Mark, Marky

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Markos Rank #5,774

Aleksei is more popular, ranked #5658 vs #5774 for Markos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksei ___

  • Aleksei Ivan
  • Aleksei Dmitri
  • Aleksei Mikhail
  • Aleksei Nikolai
  • Aleksei Sergei
  • Aleksei Vladimir

Markos ___

  • Markos Alexander
  • Markos Emmanuel
  • Markos Theodoros
  • Markos James
  • Markos Anthony
  • Markos Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Markos

Nikos Alexandros Elena Sophia Dimitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Markos more popular?

Aleksei is more popular, ranked #5658 compared to Markos at #5774 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Markos mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Markos means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Aleksei and Markos boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Markos is primarily a boy name.

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