Markos vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5774 for Markos.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Markos

Nikos Alexandros Elena Sophia Dimitri

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markos or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Markos at #5774 in the United States.

What do Markos and Theodore mean?

Markos means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Markos and Theodore boy or girl names?

Markos is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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