Boy name · Latin
Marco
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: of MarsMarco is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "of Mars". It is used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.
- Meaning
- Of Mars
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- MAR-koh (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Marco
As a boy's name, Marco comes from Latin and means "of Mars". It is used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.
In Italian, say MAR-koh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Marco on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Marco on 2 lists.
“Probably from Mars, the Roman god; Latin. Marco Polo's name. Say MAR-koh”
From Italian boy names, classic Italian boy names
“Venice's great traveler, and a pool game favorite”
From Unique dog names, names from history and adventure
How popular is Marco?
- US rank in 2025
- #370
- 862 babies, 505 per million boys
- Best rank
- #174 in 1996
- Most babies: 2,117 in 2005
- Babies since 1910
- At least 76,578
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 41 per million |
| 1920s | 43 per million |
| 1930s | 35 per million |
| 1940s | 32 per million |
| 1950s | 63 per million |
| 1960s | 194 per million |
| 1970s | 479 per million |
| 1980s | 532 per million |
| 1990s | 873 per million |
| 2000s | 958 per million |
| 2010s | 592 per million |
| 2020s | 482 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #326 | #337 | #360 | #379 | #393 | #399 | #371 | #382 | #387 | #370 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Marco
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
Names spelled like Marco
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- MarinoOf the sea (Latin, boy)
- MateoGift of God (Hebrew, boy)
- MaloBright pledge (Breton, boy)
- ManōA shark (Hawaiian, boy)
- MaruRidge, summit, a native Korean word (Korean, boy)
- MasaoRighteous man (depends on characters) (Japanese, boy)
- MauroMoorish, North African (Latin, boy)
- MurdoSea warrior (Irish Gaelic, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- MartinDedicated to Mars (Latin, boy)
- MartinaDedicated to Mars (Latin, girl)
- MarcellaOf Mars (Latin, girl)
- MartineDedicated to Mars (Latin, girl)
- GianmarcoGod is gracious and of Mars (Hebrew and Latin, boy)
- Juan MartínGod is gracious, dedicated to Mars (Hebrew and Latin, boy)
- MaartenDedicated to Mars (Latin, boy)
- MarcelaLittle Marcus, of Mars (Latin, girl)
- MarcelinaLittle Marcus, of Mars (Latin, girl)
- MarciaOf Mars (Latin, girl)
- MartimDedicated to Mars (Latin, boy)
- MartinoDedicated to Mars (Latin, boy)
- MartynaDedicated to Mars (Latin, girl)
Middle names for Marco
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Latin
- LeoA lion (Latin, boy)
- MaxThe greatest (Latin, boy)
- AdrianFrom Hadria (Latin, boy)
- FelixLucky, happy (Latin, boy)
- OliverOlive tree (Latin, boy)
- AugustExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- MagnusThe great (Latin, boy)
- PatrickNobleman, patrician (Latin, boy)
- PaulSmall, humble (Latin, boy)
- VictorThe conqueror (Latin, boy)
- VincentConquering one (Latin, boy)
- CelestinoHeavenly (Latin, boy)
- ClemensMerciful (Latin, boy)
- ConstantineConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- DanteEnduring, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- EmilianoRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
- FlorianFlourishing, blossoming (Latin, boy)
- JulianFrom the Roman name Julianus, from the family name Julius (Latin, boy)
Marco: common questions
What does the name Marco mean?
Marco comes from Latin and means "of Mars".
Is Marco a boy or girl name?
Marco is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Marco come from?
Marco comes from Latin and means "of Mars". Today it is used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.
How do you pronounce Marco?
In Italian, say MAR-koh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Marco?
Marco ranked #370 in the US in 2025, with 862 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Marco?
Forms of Marco with the same meaning and origin include Máirtín (Irish), Marcel (Polish), Marcelo (Spanish), Marcial (Spanish) and Marcin (Polish).
What middle names go with Marco?
Middle names that flow well with Marco include Alexander, Eugene, Ezekiel, Forest and Harrison. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.