Makis Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Makis

"Makis is a Greek masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:Mavroeidis Makis Angelopoulos, Greek businessman and co-owner of the basketball team AEK Athens Λιναρδάτος Γεράσιμος Makis Belevonis, Greek former footballer Gerasimos Makis Dendrinos (1950–2015), Greek basketball player and coach Prodromos Makis Dreliozis, Greek retired basketball player Makis Giannikoglou, Greek football goalkeeper Gerasimos Makis Giatras, Greek basketball coach Iacovos Makis Keravnos, Cypriot banker and politician Prodromos Makis Nikolaidis, Greek-Cypriot former basketball player Makis Papadimitriou, Greek actor Makis Papaioannou, Cypriot former footballer Makis Solomos, Franco-Greek musicologist Efthimios Makis Triantafyllopoulos, Greek journalist and publisher Makis Tsitas, Gre"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2012 👥 7 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Makis is a Greek masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:Mavroeidis Makis Angelopoulos, Greek businessman and co-owner of the basketball team AEK Athens Λιναρδάτος Γεράσιμος Makis Belevonis, Greek former footballer Gerasimos Makis Dendrinos (1950–2015), Greek basketball player and coach Prodromos Makis Dreliozis, Greek retired basketball player Makis Giannikoglou, Greek football goalkeeper Gerasimos Makis Giatras, Greek basketball coach Iacovos Makis Keravnos, Cypriot banker and politician Prodromos Makis Nikolaidis, Greek-Cypriot former basketball player Makis Papadimitriou, Greek actor Makis Papaioannou, Cypriot former footballer Makis Solomos, Franco-Greek musicologist Efthimios Makis Triantafyllopoulos, Greek journalist and publisher Makis Tsitas, Gre
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
7
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Makis Mean?

Makis is a Greek masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:Mavroeidis Makis Angelopoulos, Greek businessman and co-owner of the basketball team AEK Athens Λιναρδάτος Γεράσιμος Makis Belevonis, Greek former footballer Gerasimos Makis Dendrinos (1950–2015), Greek basketball player and coach Prodromos Makis Dreliozis, Greek retired basketball player Makis Giannikoglou, Greek football goalkeeper Gerasimos Makis Giatras, Greek basketball coach Iacovos Makis Keravnos, Cypriot banker and politician Prodromos Makis Nikolaidis, Greek-Cypriot former basketball player Makis Papadimitriou, Greek actor Makis Papaioannou, Cypriot former footballer Makis Solomos, Franco-Greek musicologist Efthimios Makis Triantafyllopoulos, Greek journalist and publisher Makis Tsitas, Gre

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Makis is a Greek masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:Mavroeidis Makis Angelopoulos, Greek businessman and co-owner of the basketball team AEK Athens Λιναρδάτος Γεράσιμος Makis Belevonis, Greek former footballer Gerasimos Makis Dendrinos (1950–2015), Greek basketball player and coach Prodromos Makis Dreliozis, Greek retired basketball player Makis Giannikoglou, Greek football goalkeeper Gerasimos Makis Giatras, Greek basketball coach Iacovos Makis Keravnos, Cypriot banker and politician Prodromos Makis Nikolaidis, Greek-Cypriot former basketball player Makis Papadimitriou, Greek actor Makis Papaioannou, Cypriot former footballer Makis Solomos, Franco-Greek musicologist Efthimios Makis Triantafyllopoulos, Greek journalist and publisher Makis Tsitas, Gre

Root Element
Makis
Core Meaning
"Makis is a Greek masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:Mavroeidis Makis Angelopoulos, Greek businessman and co-owner of the basketball team AEK Athens Λιναρδάτος Γεράσιμος Makis Belevonis, Greek former footballer Gerasimos Makis Dendrinos (1950–2015), Greek basketball player and coach Prodromos Makis Dreliozis, Greek retired basketball player Makis Giannikoglou, Greek football goalkeeper Gerasimos Makis Giatras, Greek basketball coach Iacovos Makis Keravnos, Cypriot banker and politician Prodromos Makis Nikolaidis, Greek-Cypriot former basketball player Makis Papadimitriou, Greek actor Makis Papaioannou, Cypriot former footballer Makis Solomos, Franco-Greek musicologist Efthimios Makis Triantafyllopoulos, Greek journalist and publisher Makis Tsitas, Gre"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Makis

M 4
A 1
K 2
I 9
S 1
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

📊 Makis in Numbers

7 US bearers
2012 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Makis" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Makis is a Greek masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:Mavroeidis Makis Angelopoulos, Greek businessman and co-owner of the basketball team AEK Athens Λιναρδάτος Γεράσιμος Makis Belevonis, Greek former footballer Gerasimos Makis Dendrinos (1950–2015), Greek basketball player and coach Prodromos Makis Dreliozis, Greek retired basketball player Makis Giannikoglou, Greek football goalkeeper Gerasimos Makis Giatras, Greek basketball coach Iacovos Makis Keravnos, Cypriot banker and politician Prodromos Makis Nikolaidis, Greek-Cypriot former basketball player Makis Papadimitriou, Greek actor Makis Papaioannou, Cypriot former footballer Makis Solomos, Franco-Greek musicologist Efthimios Makis Triantafyllopoulos, Greek journalist and publisher Makis Tsitas, Gre".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~7 people named Makis in the US. Peaked in 2012 with 7 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Makis?

The Life Path number for Makis is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.

Is Makis a boy or girl name?

Makis is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Makis in the US?

Approximately 7 people in the United States are named Makis. The name peaked in 2012 with 7 recorded uses.

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