Marcos vs Uriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcos

Boy #483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, consecrated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#483
Total SSA Count
639
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Mark, Marky

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Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marcos Rank #483
Uriel Rank #462

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 vs #483 for Marcos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marcos ___

  • Marcos Antonio
  • Marcos Luis
  • Marcos Rafael
  • Marcos Alejandro
  • Marcos José
  • Marcos Eduardo

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marcos

Sofia Isabella Valentina Santiago Camila

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcos or Uriel more popular?

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 compared to Marcos at #483 in the United States.

What do Marcos and Uriel mean?

Marcos means "of Mars, consecrated to the god of war" (Latin origin). Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcos and Uriel boy or girl names?

Marcos is primarily a boy name. Uriel is primarily a boy name.

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