Mariano
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Of Mars, manly, warlike
Origin: Italian/Spanish/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #1087 in 2025 with 198 babies born.
History: Mariano surged in the 2010s-2020s. Mariano Rivera is baseball's greatest closer — his cutter was unhittable. 'Enter Sandman' played as he walked to the mound. Mariano means American baseball perfection.
Similar names: marciano, marian, mariana, mariann, marianna, marianny, mariany, marino
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Mariano? About 1 in 16,811 babies born in 2025 were named Mariano, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mariano
What does the name Mariano mean?
Mariano means “Of Mars, manly, warlike” from Italian/Spanish/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Mariano?
Mariano has Italian/Spanish/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Of Mars, manly, warlike”.
How popular is Mariano?
Mariano ranked #1084 in 2025 — given to 198 babies that year.
When was Mariano most popular?
Mariano peaked in 2022 with 215 babies registered that year.
Is Mariano a boy or girl name?
Mariano is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Marianos in registered births are male.
How long has Mariano been recorded?
Mariano appears in birth records across 125 years — from 1896 through 2025.