Josef vs Marek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josef

Boy #2,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Czech Austrian Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,292
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Sepp, Pepi

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Marek

Boy #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Hungarian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Josef Rank #2,292
Marek Rank #2,473

Josef is more popular, ranked #2292 vs #2473 for Marek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Josef ___

  • Josef Anton
  • Josef Karl
  • Josef Heinrich
  • Josef Elias
  • Josef Lukas
  • Josef Michael

Marek ___

  • Marek Jan
  • Marek Tomas
  • Marek Stefan
  • Marek Josef
  • Marek Adam
  • Marek Jakub

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Josef

Elsa Klara Friedrich Anna Theodor

If you choose Marek

Jakub Tomas Lukas Anna Karolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josef or Marek more popular?

Josef is more popular, ranked #2292 compared to Marek at #2473 in the United States.

What do Josef and Marek mean?

Josef means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin). Marek means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Josef and Marek boy or girl names?

Josef is primarily a boy name. Marek is primarily a boy name.

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