Marco

Meaning of Marco

Marco is related to the name Mark. It likely comes from Mars, the Roman god of war, so it could mean "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars."

Marco has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marco

Marco is climbing again, up to #370 in 2025 from #388 in 2024 after peaking at #179 in 2001.

Notable people named Marco

• Marco Polo
  Venetian merchant and explorer
• Marco van Basten
  Dutch football player and manager
• Marco Rubio
  U.S. Senator from Florida
• Marco Antonio Solís
  Mexican musician, singer, composer
• Marco Andretti
  American race car driver

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Questions about the name Marco

What does the name Marco mean?

Marco means marco is related to the name mark. it likely comes from mars, the roman god of war, so it could mean "warlike" or "dedicated to mars.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Marco a boy's or a girl's name?

Marco is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marco?

In 2025, Marco ranked #370 for boys, up from #388 the year before.

When was Marco most popular?

Marco peaked at #179 in 2001.