The nameMarko

Marko is a boy's name, the Slavic and Finnish form of Mark.

Meaning

Like Mark, it comes from the Latin Marcus, often linked to the god Mars.

Origin

Slavic, notably Serbian and Croatian.

History

First given in France in the mid 1960s, Marko has been given discreetly but steadily, with a peak in the late 2000s.

Popularity of the name Marko

Marko in France

1820thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2007peak year (35 births)
935babies named Marko in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marko was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 280 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Marko. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Marko in France were born before 2004.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marko mean?

Like Mark, it comes from the Latin Marcus, often linked to the god Mars.

What is the origin of the name Marko?

Slavic, notably Serbian and Croatian.

Is Marko a girl's or a boy's name?

Marko is a boy's name.