Mario
Mario: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmaษนiษส/ ยท /หmษหษนiษส/
Meaning and origin of Mario
- A male given name from Italian or Spanish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian and Spanish Mario, both of which coming from Latin Marius.
How popular is Mario?
Since 1880, 1,093 girls and 151,310 boys in the U.S. have been named Mario (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2332 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #102 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #438 for boys, with 721 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mario
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Italian or Spanish boy names
Sibling name ideas for Mario
Sister and brother names that share Mario's Italian or Spanish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Mario FAQ
What does the name Mario mean?
A male given name from Italian or Spanish. Borrowed from Italian and Spanish Mario, both of which coming from Latin Marius.
What is the origin of the name Mario?
Mario is listed as a name of Italian or Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Mario?
Since 1880, 1,093 girls and 151,310 boys in the U.S. have been named Mario (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2332 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #102 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #438 for boys, with 721 babies given the name.
Is Mario a boy or girl name?
Mario is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,093 girls and 151,310 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.