Kosta vs Markos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kosta

Boy #5,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"constant, steadfast"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Bulgarian Serbian Macedonian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,916
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kos

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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

Kosta Rank #5,916
Markos Rank #5,774

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 vs #5916 for Kosta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kosta ___

  • Kosta Alexander
  • Kosta Dmitri
  • Kosta Ivan
  • Kosta Lev
  • Kosta Mihai
  • Kosta Stefan

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 Kosta

Niko Dmitri Petra Sonya Mila

If you choose Markos

Nikos Alexandros Elena Sophia Dimitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kosta or Markos more popular?

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 compared to Kosta at #5916 in the United States.

What do Kosta and Markos mean?

Kosta means "constant, steadfast" (Latin origin). Markos means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Kosta and Markos boy or girl names?

Kosta is primarily a boy name. Markos is primarily a boy name.

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