The nameMarco
Marco is a boy's name of Latin origin, the Italian form of Mark. Marco Polo made it famous.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Marco comes from the Latin Marcus, usually linked to Mars, the god of war.
Origin
Latin, through Italian. Saint Mark is the patron saint of Venice.
History
Marco Polo, the Venetian traveller who reached China in the 13th century, made the name famous worldwide. It reached the American top 180.
Did you know?
- Marco Polo dictated the account of his travels to the writer Rustichello da Pisa while held in a prison in Genoa.
Famous people named Marco
- Marco Polo, explorer
- Marco Pierre White, chef
- Marco Reus, footballer
- Marco Rubio, politician
Popularity of the name Marco
Marco in the United States
Marco was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 19,149 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Marco. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Marco in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 825 births a year on average, against 981 in the five years before.
Marco in the United Kingdom
Marco was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,121 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Marco. Half of all babies named Marco in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 92 births a year on average, against 116 in the five years before.
Marco in France
Marco in Belgium
Marco in Switzerland
Marco in Austria
Marco in Norway
Sibling names for Marco
Names from the same generation as Marco, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marco mean?
Marco comes from the Latin Marcus, usually linked to Mars, the god of war.
What is the origin of the name Marco?
Latin, through Italian. Saint Mark is the patron saint of Venice.
Is Marco a girl's or a boy's name?
Marco is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Marco?
In 2024, Marco was the 386th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 840 births.
What are good sibling names for Marco?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Veronica, Priscilla, Rosa and Diana for a sister, Sergio, Francisco, Cesar and Paul for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marco?
Marco Polo, explorer; Marco Pierre White, chef; Marco Reus, footballer; Marco Rubio, politician.