Markos vs Petros

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Markos Rank #5,774
Petros Rank #5,890

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 vs #5890 for Petros.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Markos ___

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

Petros ___

  • Petros Alexandros
  • Petros Dimitris
  • Petros Nikos
  • Petros Emmanuel
  • Petros Andreas
  • Petros Vasilis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Markos

Nikos Alexandros Elena Sophia Dimitri

If you choose Petros

Nikos Alexandros Eleni Maria Dimitris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markos or Petros more popular?

Markos is more popular, ranked #5774 compared to Petros at #5890 in the United States.

What do Markos and Petros mean?

Markos means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Petros means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Markos and Petros boy or girl names?

Markos is primarily a boy name. Petros is primarily a boy name.

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