Marco
Marco: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑː(ɹ).kəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Marco
- A male given name from the Romance languages, equivalent to English Mark.
- A male given name from Italian.
- A male given name from Portuguese.
- A male given name from Spanish.
Etymology
From Romance Marco (Italian Marco, Portuguese Marco, Spanish Marco).
How popular is Marco?
Since 1880, 339 girls and 76,578 boys in the U.S. have been named Marco (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3451 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #174 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #370 for boys, with 862 babies given the name.
Names similar to Marco
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Marco
Sister and brother names that share Marco's Romance languages roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Marco FAQ
What does the name Marco mean?
A male given name from the Romance languages, equivalent to English Mark. A male given name from Italian. A male given name from Portuguese. A male given name from Spanish. From Romance Marco (Italian Marco, Portuguese Marco, Spanish Marco).
What is the origin of the name Marco?
Marco is listed as a name of Romance languages origin.
How popular is the name Marco?
Since 1880, 339 girls and 76,578 boys in the U.S. have been named Marco (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3451 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #174 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #370 for boys, with 862 babies given the name.
Is Marco a boy or girl name?
Marco is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 339 girls and 76,578 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.