Marco Boy

Popularity: #349 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-ko /ˈmɑːr.koʊ/

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: Warlike; Latin: Of Mars

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marco is derived from the Latin name Marcus, which is believed to be rooted in the Roman god of war, Mars. The evolution of the name can be traced from the Latin Marcus to the Italian Marco, which became prominent in the Middle Ages.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of Italian culture and language, particularly during the Renaissance, when many Italian names were adopted into English-speaking contexts due to trade and cultural exchange. Historically, the name Marco is associated with several notable figures, including Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer whose travels to Asia in the late 13th century were documented in "The Travels of Marco Polo." This work, published in the 14th century, significantly influenced European perceptions of the East.

Additionally, Saint Mark, one of the four Evangelists in the Christian tradition, is another significant bearer of the name, with his feast day celebrated on April 25. His association with Venice, where he is the patron saint, further solidified the name's prominence in Italian culture.

Culturally, the name Marco carries connotations of adventure and exploration, largely due to the legacy of Marco Polo. It has also been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing curiosity and the spirit of discovery.

The diminutive form, Marc, is also historically relevant, often used in various cultures as a familiar or affectionate version of the name. Overall, Marco has maintained a rich historical and cultural significance that reflects its ancient roots and the enduring legacy of its notable bearers.

Famous people named Marco

In this section, you will find notable people named Marco. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marco who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Marco who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Marco Polo is a merchant and explorer best known for his travels to Asia and his book The Travels of Marco Polo.

Marco Verratti is a professional footballer best known for playing as a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the Italy national team.

Marco Belinelli is a professional basketball player best known for playing in the NBA and winning the 2014 Three-Point Contest.

Marco Borsato is a Dutch singer best known for his hit songs and contributions to the Dutch music scene.

Fictional characters named Marco

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Marco Polo is a fictional character from the novel and film Marco Polo. He is a Venetian merchant and explorer who travels to Asia and serves in the court of Kublai Khan.

Marco is a fictional character from the animated series Marco and the Dinosaurs. He is a young boy who embarks on adventures with his dinosaur friends, exploring prehistoric worlds.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Marco, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LucasLeoNicoAlessandroGiovanniMatteo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marco. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarioMiloMarekMarcusMasonMartinMarcelMalcolm

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marco was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Marco has ranked as high as #350 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Marco has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marco is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marco was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marco.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 862 862 0
2024 843 843 0
2023 836 836 0
2022 878 878 0
2021 786 786 0
2020 786 786 0
2019 831 831 0
2018 918 918 0
2017 1,010 1,010 0
2016 1,063 1,063 0
2015 1,086 1,086 0
2014 1,129 1,129 0
2013 1,216 1,216 0
2012 1,304 1,304 0
2011 1,257 1,257 0
2010 1,312 1,312 0
2009 1,464 1,464 0
2008 1,685 1,678 7
2007 1,867 1,867 0
2006 1,865 1,865 0
2005 2,117 2,117 0
2004 2,017 2,011 6
2003 1,960 1,960 0
2002 2,036 2,027 9
2001 2,109 2,109 0
2000 2,032 2,027 5
1999 1,779 1,771 8
1998 1,865 1,855 10
1997 1,924 1,924 0
1996 1,928 1,923 5
1995 1,777 1,765 12
1994 1,699 1,688 11
1993 1,657 1,647 10
1992 1,582 1,574 8
1991 1,525 1,515 10
1990 1,351 1,342 9
1989 1,162 1,154 8
1988 1,089 1,081 8
1987 970 959 11
1986 922 912 10
1985 978 965 13
1984 903 896 7
1983 915 909 6
1982 1,043 1,033 10
1981 921 905 16
1980 1,018 1,010 8
1979 964 956 8
1978 876 854 22
1977 865 850 15
1976 795 789 6
1975 760 755 5
1974 759 750 9
1973 787 778 9
1972 741 729 12
1971 754 746 8
1970 714 707 7
1969 603 595 8
1968 486 486 0
1967 437 437 0
1966 403 396 7
1965 394 388 6
1964 355 355 0
1963 336 336 0
1962 313 313 0
1961 225 220 5
1960 205 205 0
1959 210 210 0
1958 165 165 0
1957 143 143 0
1956 138 138 0
1955 117 117 0
1954 116 116 0
1953 99 99 0
1952 109 109 0
1951 95 95 0
1950 80 80 0
1949 65 65 0
1948 53 53 0
1947 68 68 0
1946 42 42 0
1945 36 36 0
1944 48 48 0
1943 51 51 0
1942 39 39 0
1941 37 37 0
1940 34 34 0
1939 43 38 5
1938 42 42 0
1937 29 29 0
1936 27 27 0
1935 27 27 0
1934 33 33 0
1933 36 36 0
1932 36 36 0
1931 53 53 0
1930 52 52 0
1929 47 47 0
1928 34 34 0
1927 46 46 0
1926 49 49 0
1925 54 54 0
1924 43 43 0
1923 45 45 0
1922 53 53 0
1921 50 50 0
1920 48 48 0
1919 33 33 0
1918 48 48 0
1917 34 34 0
1916 40 40 0
1915 38 38 0
1914 30 30 0
1913 21 21 0
1912 16 16 0
1911 11 11 0
1910 5 5 0

Top States for Marco (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 155
19%
CA 151
19%
FL 73
9%
NY 48
6%
IL 35
4%
NJ 34
4%
PA 33
4%
AZ 29
4%
MI 23
3%
NC 20
2%
WA 18
2%
MA 16
2%
CT 15
2%
CO 14
2%
VA 14
2%
GA 13
2%
TN 12
1%
UT 11
1%
MO 9
1%
OH 8
1%
OK 8
1%
IN 8
1%
MD 7
1%
WI 7
1%
AL 7
1%
KY 7
1%
NV 6
1%
OR 5
1%
IA 5
1%
NM 5
1%
AR 5
1%