Boy name
Marko name meaning
“associated with Mars”
Marko means “associated with Mars.” It is a form of Latin Marcus found especially in South Slavic languages and elsewhere in Europe. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with King Marko of South Slavic epic poetry and a linguistic connection with Marcus.
What does Marko mean?
Associated with Mars
In Turkish: Mars ile ilişkili
Marko is one of the forms produced as Marcus developed across different languages. Kraljević Marko, a figure of South Slavic epic tradition, is a notable historical and literary association. Marco, Mark, and Markus belong to the same wider name family.
Origin of the name Marko
Marko is a form of Latin Marcus used in South Slavic and other European languages. Marcus is usually associated with the Roman god Mars.
| Linguistic origin | Latin, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Marko in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
How to pronounce Marko
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maɾko/ |
Is Marko a boy’s name?
Yes, Marko is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Marko does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Marko
Famous people named Marko
- Marko Djuričić
- Marko Melkon Alemşeryan · b. 1895
FAQ about the name Marko
What is the meaning of Marko?
Marko means “associated with Mars”. Marko is a form of Latin Marcus used in South Slavic and other European languages. Marcus is usually associated with the Roman god Mars.
Is Marko a boy’s name?
Yes, Marko is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Marko in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Marko nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Marko?
Marko is of Latin and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Marko have?
Marko has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Marko?
Marko does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Marko?
Notable people named Marko include Marko Djuričić, Marko Melkon Alemşeryan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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