US Popularity:803
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Greek, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
Meaning:Manly; Mars
Mario is a boy’s name of Italian origin, meaning “manly.” If you want baby to embrace their masculine energy, Mario will help them do just that. The name Mario is best-known for the loveable Italian plumber from Nintendo’s Mario Bros., but actually comes steeped in origin. This timeless classic is the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek form of the Roman Latin name Marius, which in some contexts referred to the Roman god of war, Mars. Mario is also super trendy in Croatia, particularly popular during the 1970s. A solid and studly title that will embrace baby’s inner warrior, Mario is a worldly choice.

Famous People Named Mario

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Mario Andretti
    Racecar Driver
  • Mario Chalmers
    Basketball Player
  • Mario Lemieux
    Hockey Player
  • Mario Lopez
    Actor
  • Mario Maurer
    Actor
  • Mario Puzo
    Novelist

Mario Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mario is currently #1284 on The Bump
Boy:Mario is currently #710 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mario is currently #803 in U.S. births
Boy:Mario is currently #404 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#404
in 2023
- 38
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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