UK boy's name
Markon
A variant of the masculine given name Mark, derived from Latin Marcus.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Markon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Markon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3013, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Markon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Markon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Markon ranked #3013 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 boys were registered as Markon.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Markon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3013
2019
Births in 2019
6
Latest year
Peak year
2019
6 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Markon mean?
The given name Markon is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots traced back to the Classical period of ancient Greece, spanning from the 5th to the 4th centuries BC. The name is derived from the Greek word "markos," which means "shining" or "bright." This suggests that the name may have been associated with positive qualities like radiance, luminosity, or even fame and distinction.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Markon can be found in ancient Greek literature, particularly in the works of renowned playwrights such as Sophocles and Euripides. In some of their plays, minor characters bore this name, indicating its existence and usage during that era.
As the Greek civilization spread its influence across the Mediterranean region, the name Markon also traveled and gained recognition in various cultures and civilizations. It is believed that the name found its way into the Roman Empire, where it was adapted to the Latin spelling "Marcus" and became a popular name among Roman citizens.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Markon or its variations. One of the most famous is Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD), a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher whose writings, particularly his "Meditations," have had a profound impact on Western thought.
Another prominent figure with the name Markon was Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), a Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher renowned for his speeches and writings on rhetoric, philosophy, and politics.
In the realm of art and literature, the name Markon was borne by Marcus Valerius Martialis (40-104 AD), a renowned Roman poet and epigrammatist known for his witty and satirical verses.
The name also found its way into the Christian tradition, with Saint Mark the Evangelist (1st century AD), one of the four Evangelists and the traditional author of the Gospel of Mark, bearing a variation of the name.
Lastly, in the field of science, the name Markon was carried by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio (80-15 BC), a Roman architect, engineer, and author of the influential treatise "De Architectura," which greatly influenced the development of architecture and engineering in the Western world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Markon over time
The chart below shows babies named Markon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Markon, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2019, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Markon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Markon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3919 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Markon
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Markon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Markon in the UK right now?
In 2019, Markon was ranked #3013 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Markon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Markon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Markon?
A variant of the masculine given name Mark, derived from Latin Marcus.
How many people are called Markon in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Markon across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.