Marco
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Of Mars, warlike
Origin: Italian/Spanish/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #370 in 2025 with 862 babies born.
History: Marco is the Italian and Spanish form of Mark, from the Latin Marcus, related to the Roman god of war Mars. Its most famous bearer is Marco Polo, the 13th-century Venetian explorer who traveled the Silk Road to China and whose accounts opened Europe's eyes to the East. The name is popular in Italy and across Latin America.
Famous people named Marco: Marco Polo (explorer)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Marco? About 1 in 3,861 babies born in 2025 were named Marco, or roughly 2.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marco
What does the name Marco mean?
Marco means “Of Mars, warlike” from Italian/Spanish/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Marco?
Marco has Italian/Spanish/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, warlike”.
How popular is Marco?
Marco ranked #370 in 2025 — given to 862 babies that year.
When was Marco most popular?
Marco peaked in 2005 with 2,117 babies registered that year.
Is Marco a boy or girl name?
Marco is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Marcos in registered births are male.
Is the name Marco rising or falling in popularity?
Marco has risen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #393 in 2020 to #370 in 2025.
How long has Marco been recorded?
Marco appears in birth records across 116 years — from 1910 through 2025.