Marco
mar-ko
US Popularity:744
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Dedicated to Mars
With this name, baby can take a leaf out of Marco Polo's book and embrace their adventurous side to carve their own path in life. The Italian form of Mark, this boy's name means "dedicated to Mars" and is sure to make an impression on the world around him. It comes from the Latin name Marcus, so it's perfect if you want a name that sounds traditional but not old-fashioned.
Famous People Named Marco
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Marco MengoniSinger
- Marco PappaSoccer Player
- Marco Pierre WhiteChef
- Marco RubioPolitician
- Marco ScutaroBaseball Player
Marco Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Marco is currently #1347 on The Bump
Boy:Marco is currently #375 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Marco is currently #744 in U.S. births
Boy:Marco is currently #254 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#744
in 2022
+ 67
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Marco
Behind the Name, Marco, November 2019
Online Etymology Dictionary, Marcus, October 2017
WordSense Dictionary, Marco
Britannica, Marco Polo, January 2024
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