Marco Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer, is one of the most renowned historical figures with this name. His travels to Asia and his detailed accounts of his journey made him a legendary figure.

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A Deep Dive

Marco Overview

Meaning

Warring, warlike, dedicated to Mars

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name Marcus, which is related to Mars, the Roman god of war​

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑr.koʊ/

Popularity

Marco is a widely recognized name across various countries including Italy, Spain, and Germany. In the United States, Marco ranked #381 for boys in 2023

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Popular, Traditional

Associated Traits

Strong, adventurous, charismatic, determined.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Mark (San Marco in Italian) is one of the four Evangelists in the Christian faith. The Basilica di San Marco in Venice is named after him, adding religious significance to the name.

Name Day

April 25th (Italy)​
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Marco Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Mark, Marc, Marko, Marcos, Marcus

Common Nicknames

Marc, Mar, Mac, Co, M, Marcoo

Diminutives

Marky, Marcy, Mico, Markie

Famous People

  • Marco Polo
    (Italian Explorer)
  • Marco van Basten
    (Dutch Footballer)
  • Marco Antonio Solís
    (Mexican Musician)
  • Marco Pantani
    (Italian Cyclist)
  • Marco Rubio
    (American Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Marco Diaz
    ("Star vs. the Forces of Evil," TV Series)
  • Marco
    ("Marco," Film)
  • Marco Alisdair
    ("The Night Circus,"Novel)
  • Marco Pagot
    ("Porco Rosso," Film)
  • Marco
    ("One Piece," Manga Series)

Places

  • Marco Island
    (Florida, USA)
  • San Marco District
    (Venice, Italy)
  • Villa San Marco
    (Pompeii, Italy)

What Is the Meaning of Marco?

Marco, a name of Latin origin, means “warring,” “warlike,” or “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war. People named Marco are often seen as strong and ambitious, with a vibrant and dynamic personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Marco?

The name Marco has its roots in Italian, deriving from “Marcus,” which relates to Mars, the Roman god of war. It is widely used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Marco Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Marco in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3992021#3712022#3812023
Top 3 Rankings#1741996#1761997#1791995

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Marco

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023381
(-10 from 2022)
833
(-42 from 2022)
0.04549
2022371
(+28 from 2021)
875
(+91 from 2021)
0.04672
2021399
(-6 from 2020)
784
(-2 from 2020)
0.04184
2020393
(-13 from 2019)
786
(-43 from 2019)
0.04249
2019380
(-21 from 2018)
829
(-89 from 2018)
0.04314
2018359
(-23 from 2017)
918
(-92 from 2017)
0.04723
2017336
(-10 from 2016)
1010
(-53 from 2016)
0.05103
2016326
(-6 from 2015)
1063
(-23 from 2015)
0.05248
2015320
(-10 from 2014)
1086
(-42 from 2014)
0.05312
2014310
(-25 from 2013)
1128
(-88 from 2013)
0.05505
2013285
(-13 from 2012)
1216
(-88 from 2012)
0.06018
2012272
(+8 from 2011)
1304
(+47 from 2011)
0.06426
2011280
(-16 from 2010)
1257
(-55 from 2010)
0.06188
2010264
(-21 from 2009)
1312
(-151 from 2009)
0.06386
2009243
(-19 from 2008)
1463
(-215 from 2008)
0.06898
2008224
(-15 from 2007)
1678
(-189 from 2007)
0.07696
2007209
(-3 from 2006)
1867
(+2 from 2006)
0.08429
2006206
(-18 from 2005)
1865
(-250 from 2005)
0.08507
2005188
(+3 from 2004)
2115
(+105 from 2004)
0.09942
2004191
(+1 from 2003)
2010
(+51 from 2003)
0.09511
2003192
(-6 from 2002)
1959
(-67 from 2002)
0.09323
2002186
(-7 from 2001)
2026
(-83 from 2001)
0.09803
2001179
(+2 from 2000)
2109
(+83 from 2000)
0.10196
2000181
(+10 from 1999)
2026
(+255 from 1999)
0.09702
1999191
(-10 from 1998)
1771
(-83 from 1998)
0.08686
1998181
(-5 from 1997)
1854
(-69 from 1997)
0.09144
1997176
(-2 from 1996)
1923
No change from 1996
0.09626
1996174
(+5 from 1995)
1923
(+159 from 1995)
0.09597
1995179
(+5 from 1994)
1764
(+76 from 1994)
0.08770
1994184
(+6 from 1993)
1688
(+42 from 1993)
0.08281
1993190
(+7 from 1992)
1646
(+72 from 1992)
0.07969
1992197
(+5 from 1991)
1574
(+59 from 1991)
0.07498
1991202
(+24 from 1990)
1515
(+172 from 1990)
0.07147
1990226
(+8 from 1989)
1343
(+189 from 1989)
0.06241
1989234
(-6 from 1988)
1154
(+73 from 1988)
0.05506
1988228
(+15 from 1987)
1081
(+122 from 1987)
0.05399
1987243
(+3 from 1986)
959
(+48 from 1986)
0.04917
1986246
(-6 from 1985)
911
(-55 from 1985)
0.04741
1985240
(+4 from 1984)
966
(+71 from 1984)
0.05020
1984244
(-1 from 1983)
895
(-15 from 1983)
0.04769
1983243
(-15 from 1982)
910
(-123 from 1982)
0.04883
1982228
(+18 from 1981)
1033
(+128 from 1981)
0.05474
1981246
(-13 from 1980)
905
(-106 from 1980)
0.04859
1980233
(+2 from 1979)
1011
(+55 from 1979)
0.05451
1979235
(+8 from 1978)
956
(+103 from 1978)
0.05337
1978243
(-2 from 1977)
853
(+4 from 1977)
0.04992
1977241
(+10 from 1976)
849
(+60 from 1976)
0.04967
1976251
(+10 from 1975)
789
(+33 from 1975)
0.04833
1975261
(-2 from 1974)
756
(+6 from 1974)
0.04660
1974259
(-7 from 1973)
750
(-28 from 1973)
0.04601
1973252
(+15 from 1972)
778
(+50 from 1972)
0.04821
1972267
(+13 from 1971)
728
(-19 from 1971)
0.04349
1971280
(+13 from 1970)
747
(+39 from 1970)
0.04109
1970293
(+20 from 1969)
708
(+113 from 1969)
0.03717
1969313
(+40 from 1968)
595
(+110 from 1968)
0.03253
1968353
(+7 from 1967)
485
(+48 from 1967)
0.02732
1967360
(+22 from 1966)
437
(+42 from 1966)
0.02456
1966382
(+15 from 1965)
395
(+7 from 1965)
0.02173
1965397
(+28 from 1964)
388
(+34 from 1964)
0.02048
1964425
(+10 from 1963)
354
(+18 from 1963)
0.01746
1963435
(+13 from 1962)
336
(+23 from 1962)
0.01627
1962448
(+90 from 1961)
313
(+94 from 1961)
0.01489
1961538
(+10 from 1960)
219
(+13 from 1960)
0.01015
1960548
(-8 from 1959)
206
(-3 from 1959)
0.00951
1959540
(+61 from 1958)
209
(+44 from 1958)
0.00965
1958601
(+40 from 1957)
165
(+22 from 1957)
0.00766
1957641
(+5 from 1956)
143
(+5 from 1956)
0.00653
1956646
(+30 from 1955)
138
(+21 from 1955)
0.00643
1955676
(-7 from 1954)
117
(+1 from 1954)
0.00560
1954669
(+48 from 1953)
116
(+17 from 1953)
0.00561
1953717
(-57 from 1952)
99
(-10 from 1952)
0.00494
1952660
(+51 from 1951)
109
(+14 from 1951)
0.00552
1951711
(+56 from 1950)
95
(+15 from 1950)
0.00497
1950767
(+82 from 1949)
80
(+15 from 1949)
0.00440
1949849
(+105 from 1948)
65
(+12 from 1948)
0.00361
1948954
(-115 from 1947)
53
(-15 from 1947)
0.00297
1947839
(+221 from 1946)
68
(+26 from 1946)
0.00366
19461060
(+18 from 1945)
42
(+6 from 1945)
0.00254
19451078
(-160 from 1944)
36
(-12 from 1944)
0.00262
1944918
(+14 from 1943)
48
(-3 from 1943)
0.00346
1943932
(+157 from 1942)
51
(+12 from 1942)
0.00351
19421089
(-23 from 1941)
39
(+2 from 1941)
0.00277
19411066
(+69 from 1940)
37
(+3 from 1940)
0.00295
19401135
(-102 from 1939)
34
(-4 from 1939)
0.00287
19391033
(-56 from 1938)
38
(-4 from 1938)
0.00335
1938977
(+256 from 1937)
42
(+13 from 1937)
0.00370
19371233
(+38 from 1936)
29
(+2 from 1936)
0.00265
19361271
(+24 from 1935)
27
No change from 1935
0.00254
19351295
(-145 from 1934)
27
(-6 from 1934)
0.00252
19341150
(-56 from 1933)
33
(-3 from 1933)
0.00311
19331094
(+32 from 1932)
36
No change from 1932
0.00353
19321126
(-247 from 1931)
36
(-17 from 1931)
0.00335
1931879
(+49 from 1930)
53
(+1 from 1930)
0.00495
1930928
(+55 from 1929)
52
(+5 from 1929)
0.00460
1929983
(+245 from 1928)
47
(+13 from 1928)
0.00424
19281228
(-200 from 1927)
34
(-12 from 1927)
0.00298
19271028
(-48 from 1926)
46
(-3 from 1926)
0.00396
1926980
(-64 from 1925)
49
(-5 from 1925)
0.00428
1925916
(+177 from 1924)
54
(+11 from 1924)
0.00469
19241093
(-36 from 1923)
43
(-2 from 1923)
0.00368
19231057
(-99 from 1922)
45
(-8 from 1922)
0.00397
1922958
(+33 from 1921)
53
(+3 from 1921)
0.00471
1921991
(-4 from 1920)
50
(+2 from 1920)
0.00439
1920987
(+243 from 1919)
48
(+15 from 1919)
0.00436
19191230
(-264 from 1918)
33
(-15 from 1918)
0.00325
1918966
(+186 from 1917)
48
(+14 from 1917)
0.00458
19171152
(-139 from 1916)
34
(-6 from 1916)
0.00354
19161013
(+24 from 1915)
40
(+2 from 1915)
0.00433
19151037
(-18 from 1914)
38
(+8 from 1914)
0.00431
19141019
(+93 from 1913)
30
(+9 from 1913)
0.00439
19131112
(+62 from 1912)
21
(+5 from 1912)
0.00392
19121174
(-136 from 1911)
16
(+5 from 1911)
0.00354
19111038
(+551 from 1910)
11
(+6 from 1910)
0.00456
19101589
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00240
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Marco

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2722021#2402022#2522023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2792021#2332022#2702023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3102021#3422022#3362023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3262021#2602022#2542023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3552021#3042022#2922023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3012021#3502022#3632023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3252021#2472022#2612023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4162021#4202022#3722023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6022021#5112022#6252023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3042021#3562022#2782023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5262021#5652022#6972023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5682021#3582022#2962023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4022021#5542022#3172023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5672021#8252022#6892023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5912021#6102022#6602023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3082021#1862022#2802023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4842021#5002022#6132023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3862021#4792022#3752023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5142021#5262022#6862023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4782021#3812022#5892023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5632020#5702022#6612023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4192020#3162021#2472022

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6292021#5152022#5572023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4862019#7422020#8552021

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6472020#7782021#6552022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6892021#7112022#4902023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5602019#6822020#7782023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4872021#6572022#5462023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1442010#1862012#1842014

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7242018#6732019#5932023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5302009#5012010#3892020

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6252019#6932020#7262021

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6372020#5472021#5482022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6392017#5712018#5642023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6112016#5952020#5342023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6122018#6182019#5342020

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4132014#4832015#4832019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2732009#4222011#4362014

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2192008#1712016#2342023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6572015#7132021#7442022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2062012#2232013#2312016

Popularity Rankings for Marco in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#142020#152021#132022

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#192020#202021#242022

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#252020#272021#292022

Popularity in Renaissance Italy

Renaissance Italy flagRenaissance Italy#271427

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#412019#832020#1262021

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#502020#512021#452022

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#592012

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1292020#1622021#1082022

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1092020#1132021#1252022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1402013#1682014#1422015

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1562019#1602020#1892021

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1712001#1582002#1902004

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1742021#1862022#2482023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2042021#2112022#2272023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2792021#3592022#4462023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4182021#2872022#4042023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3082021#3162022#4142023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3922020#4332021#3112022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3282021#3632022#4352023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3722019#5132020#4752021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4142021#3802022#3962023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3862020#3982021#4622022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4322021#4212022#3982023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5302023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Marco a Name for Boys or Girls?

Marco is predominantly a male name. The historical roots linked to Mars, the god of war, make it traditionally masculine.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Marco

Marco in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Marco Polo (Explorer, 1254-1324): An Italian explorer who traveled through Asia and documented his journeys.
  • Marco van Basten (Footballer, born 1964): A Dutch football legend known for his time with Ajax and AC Milan.
  • Marco Antonio Solís (Musician, born 1959): A celebrated Mexican musician and songwriter who has enjoyed a long and successful career in Latin music.
  • Marco Pantani (Cyclist, 1970-2004): An Italian professional road racing cyclist, regarded as one of the best climbers in the history of the sport.
  • Marco Rubio (Politician, born 1971): An American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Florida.
  • Marco Beltrami (Composer, born 1966): An American film composer known for his work on horror and action films.
  • Marco Reus (Footballer, born 1989): A German professional footballer who plays for Borussia Dortmund and the German national team.
  • Marco Diaz ("Star vs. the Forces of Evil," 2015 TV Series): A high school student who battles evil forces alongside his magical best friend.
  • Marco ("Marco," 1973 Film): A musical adventure film depicting the travels of Marco Polo.
  • Marco Alisdair ("The Night Circus," 2011 Novel): A young illusionist who competes in a magical competition.
  • Marco Pagot ("Porco Rosso," 1992 Film): The protagonist, an Italian World War I flying ace cursed to look like a pig.
  • Marco ("One Piece," 1997 Manga Series): The first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates with the ability to transform into a phoenix.
  • Marco Island (Florida, USA): A barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico renowned for its white-sand beaches and resort hotels.
  • San Marco District (Venice, Italy): The central district of Venice, famous for landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica and Piazza San Marco.
  • Villa San Marco (Pompeii, Italy): An ancient Roman villa that provides insight into the lifestyle of wealthy Romans during the first century.

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