US Popularity:761
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 Mengoni
    Singer
  • Marco Pappa
    Soccer Player
  • Marco Pierre White
    Chef
  • Marco Rubio
    Politician
  • Marco Scutaro
    Baseball Player

How Popular Is The Name Marco?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Marco is currently #1067 on The Bump
Boy:Marco is currently #600 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Marco is currently #761 in U.S. births
Boy:Marco is currently #381 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#381
in 2023
- 10
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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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