Marko
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marko: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2016.
Marko is a form of Mark, ultimately from the Latin *Marcus*, a name believed to derive from Mars, the Roman god of war, giving it associations with strength and martial spirit. The most famous bearer is Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant whose travels opened European eyes to the East, though the Marko spelling is especially popular across Central and Eastern Europe. In the Balkans, Marko Kraljević is a heroic figure in medieval epic poetry, while modern football fans might recognise Croatian midfielder Marko Pjaca. Place connections are less direct, but the name shares its
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20163 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y